Eighteen-year-old Nikki Catsouras had her whole life ahead of her, full of talents to explore and dreams to fulfil. But on October 31, 2006, her future was cut short by a devastating car crash that ended her life.In ways the Catsouras family could never have imagined, their unthinkable tragedy was only just beginning. As they soon discovered, the internet provides no simple remedies for regaining privacy and healing once sensitive content spreads online.Nikki’s story serves as a sobering reminder that our conduct in digital spaces has real impacts on real lives. It highlights the need for greater thoughtfulness and humanity in how we create and share content online.Nikki’s Life and Struggles Before the CrashBy all accounts, Nikki Catsouras was a creative, compassionate soul who brought tremendous joy to those around her. She had a passion for photography and worked with special needs children, always striving to help others.Nikki was deeply loved by her tight-knit family – parents Lesl...
