Maisie Baxter.
Police investigate comments on tribute site to Norwich teenager Maisie Baxter
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
10:41 AM
A police investigation has been launched into comments made on a social networking site set up as a tribute to Norwich youngster Maisie Baxter.
The 13-year-old was found dead at the weekend and messages of condolence quickly began to appear on Twitter as well as a dedicated page on Facebook.
Now police have had their attention called to some of the messages left on the site.
A spokesman said: “Following complaints from members of the public regarding the posting of inappropriate comments and images on a social media tribute site to a 13-year-old girl who died at the weekend, officers from the Vulnerable People Directorate have begun an investigation.”
Maisie was a Framingham Earl High School pupil who lived in Trowse and has been described as a “sunny, friendly girl” with a beautiful voice.
Police said there were not thought to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
The force said, if comments on the site were found to be inappropriate, they would be looking to take action under the Communications Act 2003.
“In the meantime, officers remind social media users that this tribute page was set up in memory and any language or pictures which are not in keeping with this aim may cause offence and upset to the victim’s family and friends,” the spokesman added.
Organisers behind the site have now deleted images, posted by other users, that led to the page being reported to the police.
Meanwhile tributes to the talented teenager have continued to flood in from both friends and strangers.
One friend said: “So talented and stunning you always put a smile on my face:’) I will love you forever and a day. Dearly missed Maisie Baxter XxXx.”
While another said: “R.I.P. You were such a beautiful, talented, kind, loving person. Love you forever and a day. Xxxxx This is all so surreal, I remember like it was yesterday when you were taking pictures on my DSI distorting your own face!!:’ Rest in Peace, you will be missed dearly.”
Yesterday, Maisie’s school paid tribute to the a keen singer with a “bright future”.
Ms Furneaux added: “Her loss will be felt across the school. Students and staff are being given the support they need to try to come to terms with what has happened.”
A YouTube video of Maisie singing Ave Maria at her school last year has been posted on social networking site Twitter.
Police have passed details of the death on to the coroner’s office and an inquest is expected to be opened in the next few days.
Ms Furneaux said the school would be assisting any investigation in whatever way it could.
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5 comments
i knew maisie from primary school, im in utter shock to be honest. The tribute page is set up by one of ronan parkes fans, who didnt know maisie, yes it was lovely of her to do this but i got banned from the page for saying it was disrespectful to advertise on maisies tribute page..oh well. R.I.P XXXX
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tim cary
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
What is wrong with some people? It is so sad about Maisie, my heart goes out to Maisie's family and friends. As a mother myself you cannot imagine your child dying before you. These idiots should think first. How would they like it if someone spoke about their child like this? I really do not understand sone sections of our society . RIP Maisie. I am thinking of you and your family.
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carol stead
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Dean - a beautiful tribute, well said, sleep peacefully Maisie, much love and strength to your family xx
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Queenie
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Well said Dean.
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IT Man
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Dear Maisie, I never knew you or your friends or family But like many I’m distraught at hearing of this tragedy I’m sorry for the sadness and the hurt you’ve left behind In this world of pain and madness that at times is so unkind ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ I hope that your suffering is now at an end And the broken hearts you’ve left behind somehow I hope will mend They’ll be many tears shed and you’ll never be forgotten But sadly there are those who’s souls are twisted, sick and rotten ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ These bitter, twisted people who take pleasure in our grief Do it to make themselves feel better because they know not love or peace They do it to make others feel their bitter, twisted pain They hide behind fake profiles ‘cos inside they feel shame ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ And anyone who reads this please don’t ever feel alone In moments of sadness please pick up the phone There are many different agencies to help in one’s distress As for poor little Maisie I hope your soul’s at rest ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ So sleep tight with the Angels and to those who all love you The love inside my heart I send I hope it helps you through My sincerest condolences I share your pain and grief Goodbye little Maisie forever rest in peace ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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Dean Cooper Elston
Tuesday, February 21, 2012