What happened to Leah Betts?

Betts died on the morning of 16 November 1995, within five days of being admitted to hospital, after her life support machine was switched off. Her funeral took place on 1 December 1995 at Christ Church, Latchingdon. She was buried alongside her mother at St. Mary Magdalen church in Great Burstead, Essex.

What did Leah Betts parents do?

The teenager collapsed during her 18th birthday in November 1995. She died from swelling on the brain after drinking 12 pints of water and her case prompted a national outcry after her parents released photographs of her in a coma. Her father, Paul, was a retired Metropolitan Police firearms officer.

Where is Leah Betts buried?

St Mary Magdalene Church, Great Burstead, Billericay, United Kingdom
Death of Leah Betts/Place of burial

When did Leah Betts die?

November 16, 1995
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What was the poster that Leah Betts was on?

A poster distributed by Sorted – an anti-drug campaign – showed a smiling Leah Betts with the caption: ‘Just one ecstasy tablet took Leah Betts.’ The image remained in the minds of many, long after the 90s rave-culture subsided. Leah’s family would continue to campaign against drug use.

How did Leah Betts family campaign against drug use?

Leah’s family would continue to campaign against drug use. To receive WhatsApp messages with the main headlines, as well as breaking news alerts, text the word ‘NEWS’ to us via WhatsApp at 07557 893797. Then add the number to your phone contacts book as ‘Essex Live’.

How old was Leah Betts when she died?

Leah Betts. Leah Sarah Betts (1 November 1977 – 16 November 1995) was a schoolgirl from Latchingdon in Essex, England. She is notable for the extensive media coverage that followed her death shortly after her 18th birthday. On 11 November, she took an ecstasy (MDMA) tablet, and then drank approximately 7 litres of water in a 90-minute period.

Why did Leah Betts drink so much water?

Following common advice at the time to drink more fluids after taking the drugs – as excessive dancing post-drug could lead to dehydration – Leah began drinking an unsafe amount of water. With the drug affecting her bodily systems, she was unable to relieve herself, and her condition quickly worsened.