SCHOOL cheerleaders were sent a disturbing team photo that was marked with a pentagram and the chilling phrase “Cheer is Evil”.
The letter “X” and the haunting words “13 sacrifices” were scrawled across some of the faces of the Mountain View High School students in Orem, Utah.
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The student who was responsible for sending the “disturbing image” has since been identified following an investigation, according to Fox13.
In a statement, Alpine School District officials told the outlet that student safety is their priority and such behavior will “not be tolerated”.
It’s not known if the person who sent the chilling image has any link to the school or the students.
One person claimed that the school didn’t respond when officials were asked by the parents of the cheerleaders if their kids should be kept out of school, according to Fox13.
But, Principal Mike Ericksen and Assistant Principal Mickelle Bos said the school worked alongside the cheerleading coach to investigate the incident.
A letter from the school stated: “We know the parties involved in the threat, and we have taken appropriate action to make sure your students are safe.”
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Trying to reassure parents, Ericksen said: “Regarding this issue, we can say with 100% certainty that we have addressed the threat and applied appropriate disciplinary action.
“We cannot discuss specifics concerning the matter, since we value the privacy of all our students.”
The “threat” comes just months after cheerleader Tristyn Bailey was murdered in May.
Teen Aiden Fucci is suspected of killing Tristyn by allegedly stabbing her 114 times.
The cheerleader was found dead in woodland near Fucci’s home on Mothers Day after her family reported her missing.
Fucci, who is being prosecuted as an adult despite his age, told cops an argument erupted between the pair as they walked back from a friend’s house in the early hours of the morning.
Fucci last appeared in court in October and his next appearance is set to be on February 2.
The last time the schoolboy was seen in court he rocked back and forth in his chair and said he wouldn’t let “you demons take my soul.”
He was also heard asking, “Why am I here?” according to a WTLV reporter.
Fucci also said: “I just want to talk to my mom and dad.”
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