Bereaved mum looks for answers from social media after son’s death

Jools Sweeney with mom Ellen Roome and dad Matt Sweeney. Photo released January 13, 2025. (SWNS)

By Filipa Gaspar

A mom has welcomed a decision to name Meta and Snapchat as “interested persons” in an inquest into her son - she believes died from an online challenge gone wrong.

Bereaved mum looks for answers from social media after son’s death

Ellen Roome believes her son Jools Sweeney died after an online challenge went wrong - and having access to his social media could provide the evidence needed to prove his death. (SWNS)
Bereaved mum looks for answers from social media after son’s death

Jools and his family. (SWNS)
Bereaved mum looks for answers from social media after son’s death

(SWNS)

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