The death of 13-year-old Esra Haynes sent shockwaves through her community in Melbourne. A talented young athlete, Esra was embracing life until a sleepover turned fatal when she tried chroming—sniffing chemicals from an aerosol deodorant for a quick high.
Esra collapsed into cardiac arrest and was rushed to the hospital, where she remained on life support until doctors declared her brain damaged beyond repair. Her parents, Paul and Andrea Haynes, shared their pain and determined mission to prevent other families from enduring similar heartbreak.
They stress that many young people don’t grasp the extreme dangers of chroming and call on social media platforms, manufacturers of aerosol products, and schools to increase awareness and education on the issue.
The family’s heartbreaking story shines a light on a widespread but often unspoken risk among adolescents, urging unity and vigilance to protect children from harmful trends.
