Bryce’s Story: Text Message Tragedy airs March 5 on WSAZ+

Bryce’s Story: Text Message Tragedy airs on WSAZ+ on March 5 at 1 p.m.
Published: Mar. 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM EST

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - At 15 years old, Bryce Tate had his whole life ahead of him.

But in just a few hours, what started with a text message led to an unthinkable tragedy.

Bryce had taken his own life in what investigators call a case of sextortion.

On Thursday, March 5, Bryce’s father shares his son’s story and a life or death warning every parent should hear.

Bryce’s Story: Text Message Tragedy airs on WSAZ+ on March 5 at 1 p.m.