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Who Is 'Lexi Bonner' And What's Up With The Viral Video Of Her Allegedly Beating Up An 8-Year-Old Kid?
A grisly viral video began spreading on social media over the weekend, as it appears to feature a teenager violently assaulting an 8-year-old boy. The video spurred the internet into action, as it appears they've identified the attacker and united against her.
Here's what's going on with the viral Lexi Bonner fight video that's immediately become a hot issue on social media.
What Is The Lexi Bonner Fight Video?
On Saturday (April 13th), a video of a British teenage girl dragging an eight-year-old boy by his ankles and attacking him, including kicking him in the testicles and laughing about how he "can't have kids," began spreading on Snapchat. Over the following days, it made it to other platforms, along with a possible ID of the attacker, a teenager named "Lexi Bonner." Others can be seen in the video not intervening.
Kicking an 8 year old in the nuts and saying he can’t have kids? #lexibonner you fucked up mate pic.twitter.com/XZwJfOScBd
— Bob (@Bob201700) April 14, 2024
The rumor going around is that the boy merely approached his eventual attacker asking if he could play, leading to a merciless assault.
How Has The Internet Responded To The Lexi Bonner Video?
As of April 15th, it is not confirmed that the attacker's name is "Lexi Bonner," but going off that rumor, outraged viewers have mobilized against the attacker. As a result, there has been a deluge of unconfirmed information regarding the boy and the attacker circulating online.
Bonner's supposed home address and phone number have been shared online in an apparent doxxing. One rumor surrounding the situation is that the 8-year-old boy is autistic.
On Facebook, user Bobbie Diggs claimed to have gotten in touch with the boy's mother, who insisted the boy was mostly okay aside from some bruises. However, Twitter user @AmeliaBrac1336 posted an image of a boy in the hospital, claiming it was the boy from the video. All claims are unverified.
Furthermore, TikTokers have made various jokes about getting retribution on Bonner for the attack. On Change.org, a petition to put Bonner in prison has gained over 6,500 signatures as of the time of writing.
@mxjai5 #fyp #lexibonner ♬ original sound – 𝓁𝒾𝓁𝓎𝓇ℴ𝓈ℯꨄ
A video has circulated that claims to be footage of Bonner getting attacked in retaliation, but that appears to be false.
At the time of writing, nothing about the context of the viral video is confirmed, and it's unknown if the internet detectives pinning the attack on one "Lexi Bonner" can be trusted. There have been no official statements from law enforcement or anyone connected to the video.
For the full history of the Lexi Bonner fight video, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
