Social media companies' responses were subject to criticism, leading to the introduction of legislation. Photos of Devins' corpse were taken by Clark and shared widely online, sparking both mockery and sympathy. Initial reports were marred by misinformation. The murder allegedly took place after Clark witnessed Devins kissing another man.ĭevins' murder received considerable attention from the press and social media. Devins' sister called Clark a close family friend, though Devins said in a chat log that she did not remember his name and had to 'search it up' in their Discord chat history before meeting, whereas others feared he was exploitative. Police reports stated that Devins and Clark were in an intimate relationship, although the two perceived the relationship differently. He subsequently pleaded guilty to the murder and was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Following a botched suicide attempt, Clark was charged with second-degree murder. Life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 25 yearsīianca Michelle Devins (Octo– July 14, 2019) was an American teenager from Utica, New York, who was murdered by a male acquaintance, Brandon Andrew Clark, on July 14, 2019.
