Parents of Teen Girl Who Died After Chroming Issue Heartbreaking Warning

The parents of 13-year-old Esra Haynes are speaking out after their daughter tragically died from “chroming” — a dangerous trend involving inhaling toxic chemicals to get high.

Esra was at a sleepover in Melbourne in March 2023 when the incident occurred. What began as a normal night with friends ended in heartbreak. Her parents, Andrea and Paul, received a call to pick her up—soon after, she was rushed to the hospital unresponsive.

Despite being placed on life support, doctors later told the family her brain had been irreparably damaged. After a week and a half, her loved ones made the painful decision to say goodbye.

“She was only 13,” Paul shared in an emotional interview. “It’s the hardest thing to do—to tell family and friends to come and say their final goodbyes.”

Now, Esra’s family is on a mission to raise awareness about the dangers of chroming. “This will be our crusade,” Paul said. “We don’t want another family to go through this.”

Her siblings have also joined the call. “It can happen so quickly,” said her brother Seth. “We just don’t want to lose any more amazing people.”

Chroming—also known as solvent abuse—can cause vomiting, confusion, dizziness, and in severe cases, death. It remains alarmingly common among teens, despite the risks.

The Haynes family hopes their tragedy will serve as a warning—and save lives.