Beautiful and young, Alyssa Funke went to Las Vegas and “auditioned” for a porn movie via a website.
After the video went public, the former straight-A student's old classmates in Stillwater, Minnesota began sending her messages.
Some were surprised, some negative, and others supportive. She answered a few with tweets of her own like “Pornstar status,” and “FAMOUS for dayzzzzz.”
It was there she killed herself.
However, it all took a toll, and the young woman bought a shotgun and drove to her family’s boat.
KMSP-TV reports Funke's family confirmed she had a history of depression. Her father is in prison, and her mother has been charged with dealing drugs. They say Alyssa also had struggles with money.
Her family lay some of the blame for her death on Internet bullying. The Sheriff’s office says the message sent were not criminal harassment.
Alyssa’s family says they are talking about her death now because they would like to keep other girls from making the same mistake. They want young women to understand the pressure that comes from social media, and the stigma porn carries.
They also say they would like to bring attention to bullying, and the effect it can have on a life.