COLUMBUS, Ohio — The day Braden Markus took his own life at the age of 15, no one could understand why. It wasn't until nearly a year later that his family and friends learned the Olentangy teen was ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Something was not adding up the morning Jennifer Markus' 15-year-old son died. Why would a happy and typical teenage boy take his own life? After an exhausting 11 months, the family ...

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988. Braden Markus was supposed to graduate from high school this year. The Olentangy High ...

Sextortion schemes that often target minors and caused the death of a suburban Columbus high school student are now illegal in Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday named for Olentangy ...

Groundbreaking legislation was recently introduced in the Ohio Legislature that would protect Ohio citizens from the threat of sexual extortion. Also known as Braden’s Law, Senate Bill 263, sponsored ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Something was not adding up the morning Jennifer Markus' 15-year-old son died. Why would a happy and typical teenage boy take his own life? After an exhausting 11 months, the family ...