# Mum's plea after son's murder by online predator

> Mum's desperate plea for online safety after 14-year-old son murdered by online predator.
- Title: Mum's plea after son's murder by online predator · LADbible
- Summary: Mum's desperate plea for online safety after 14-year-old son murdered by online predator. Mum Lorin LaFave urges parents to prioritize childhood over social…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/uk-news/death-of-breck-bednar-minecraft-to-murder-prime-crime-uk-851655-20261019
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:32:22.469+00:00
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- Topics: lorin lafave, breck bednar, online grooming, seattle, nfl, uk, child safety, social media, predator, murder, gaming, essex police
## Mum's plea after son's murder
Mum Lorin LaFave lost her 14-year-old son Breck Bednar to a teenager he played violent games with online.
## Breck's online grooming
Breck was groomed by Lewis Daynes, an 18-year-old who promised him 'great wealth' before murdering him on 17 February 2014.
## Breck's death details
Breck was murdered in Essex after lying about his whereabouts, with photos of his body shared in his gaming community.
## Lewis Daynes' sentence
Lewis Daynes, 19 at sentencing, received a life sentence with a minimum term of 25 years for the fatal attack.
## Breck Foundation
Lorin LaFave founded the Breck Foundation to educate on online safety and grooming prevention after her son's death.
## Online safety concerns
Lorin claims there was a lack of understanding about online grooming severity, especially when boys are victims.
## Breck's story impact
Lorin says Breck's story has helped many families recognize online grooming red flags and prevent similar tragedies.
## Call for cultural change
Lorin urges parents to limit children's screen time and prioritize childhood over social media platforms.
## Breck's legacy
Lorin hopes for a cultural shift to protect children from online exploitation while maintaining safe digital interactions.
## Key takeaway

Mum Lorin LaFave urges parents to prioritize childhood over social media after her son Breck Bednar was murdered by a teenager he played violent games with online.