Girl, 16, Found Dead In Starbucks Bathroom, Then Customers See What’s Beside Her Body

Tragic Loss at 16: Teen Girl Dies After Suspected Overdose in Starbucks Bathroom – A Mother’s Heartbreaking Story

A devastating tragedy struck the city of Port Moody, Canada, when 16-year-old Gwynevere Staddon was discovered lifeless in the bathroom of a local Starbucks café. An employee made the heartbreaking discovery, and despite emergency efforts, she could not be revived.

According to police, a small quantity of drugs and paraphernalia were found near her, suggesting a suspected overdose. Her heartbroken mother, Veronica, strongly believes her daughter lost her life to fentanyl, a powerful and deadly opioid.

“My best friend, my daughter, my sweetheart baby… I will never stop missing you,” Veronica wrote in a heartbreaking tribute on Facebook. “My heart won’t stop breaking.”

A Young Life Full of Dreams and Struggles

Gwynevere had a magnetic personality — a natural entertainer, full of promise. Her mother described her as someone who could have become a performer, a leader, or even a politician.

But behind the smile, Gwynevere battled substance abuse — a battle that many teens sadly face. Veronica shared that her daughter had been doing better and told her she had been clean for three weeks.

“She told me, ‘I’ve quit, so I’m OK now, Mom,’” Veronica recalled.
“But that voice was still calling to her — and she gave in just one more time.
That one more time was the last time.”

The Harsh Reality: No Access to Help

Veronica tried everything to get her daughter help — including exploring rehab options. But like so many parents, she ran into a harsh reality: public rehab programs had long waiting lists, and private clinics were unaffordable.

“If you don’t have $50,000, you’re out of options,” she said.
“It’s heartbreaking to know that help exists, but it’s out of reach.”

A Call for Action: “We Need Change”

In the wake of her daughter’s passing, Veronica is speaking out — urging authorities to crack down on drug dealers and make rehab more accessible for struggling youth.

She believes no other parent should have to endure the pain she lives with daily.

“The world has lost a light,” she said. “Something must change.”

🕯 This story originally made headlines in August 2016, but its message is still painfully relevant today.

Let’s keep Gwynevere’s story alive by sharing it — to raise awareness, push for reform, and remind others of the dangers our youth face.

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