The heartbroken parents of 13-year-old Esra Haynes, who tragically died after trying chroming, are urging others to understand the risks. During a sleepover in Melbourne, Australia, in March 2023, Esra inhaled toxic chemicals, leading to devastating consequences. Her parents, Andrea and Paul, shared that she was simply spending time with friends, as she often did. However, they received a call to pick her up and found her unresponsive. Esra was hospitalized and placed on life support for over a week, but doctors confirmed her brain damage was irreversible.
The family faced the agonizing decision to let her go. Paul described the pain of saying goodbye to their young daughter, calling it an incredibly difficult moment. Now, Esra’s family is committed to raising awareness about the dangers of chroming. Paul emphasized, “This will be our crusade. We don’t want another family to go through this.” Their mission is to prevent similar tragedies and honor Esra’s memory.
