The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a 12-year-old girl for threatening to kill another girl via Snapchat.
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The suspect threatened the victim because of an argument about a boy.
According to a news release, the victim’s older sister reported that the victim had been having problems with other girls.
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Officers said the suspect sent a series of audio recordings to the victim in which he said things like, “I will literally blow your brains out.”
The suspect initially told officers she did not have Snapchat. However, the app was found on her phone. She acknowledged being part of the Snapchat group during the argument but denied sending voice messages.
According to the news release, officers determined the messages were consistent with the tone, pitch and inflection of her voice.
The 12-year-old female was arrested for receiving written or electronic death threats.
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