http://wtop.com/virginia/2016/04/medical-examiner-missing-fairfax-co-firefighter-killed-herself/

WASHINGTON – A medical examiner confirmed that the body discovered in Shenandoah National Park Thursday afternoon was missing Fairfax County firefighter Nicole Clardy Mittendorff, and she died of suicide.

Mittendorff’s remains were found more than a mile from the Whiteoak Canyon Trail parking area, where her car had been located last Saturday.

After her body was recovered, Virginia state police revealed that a note was found in the car, but police chose not to disclose that fact while still searching for the 31-year-old Mittendorff, of Woodbridge.

Throughout the search for Mittendorff, who was last heard from April 13 and was reported missing two days later, police had said they had no reason to believe foul play was involved.

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Anonymous wrote:She hanged herself apparently??

http://wjla.com/news/local/concern-that-fairfax-county-firefighter-found-dead-was-a-victim-of-bullying

She was bullied and shamed publicly. Her employer failed her. The laws failed her. What recourse did she have to fight against those posts? I hope there will finally be justice for Nicole Mittendorff. I hope people who think they can anonymously ruin peoples lives think twice in the future. I hope she's remembered as the strong beautiful woman she was and that her story becomes a warning to those who wish to destroy someone with anonymity and impunity. It can't be this easy in the future. This has to change.

It's terrible that those posts were not deleted.

This is a lesson. Step away from the internet. You cannot let ugly people get the best of you.

I caught an NBC 4 news clip midway it just sounded like they are still searching and asked anyone with info to contact authorities. That's bizarre I thought she was found hanging.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She hanged herself apparently??

http://wjla.com/news/local/concern-that-fairfax-county-firefighter-found-dead-was-a-victim-of-bullying

She was bullied and shamed publicly. Her employer failed her. The laws failed her. What recourse did she have to fight against those posts? I hope there will finally be justice for Nicole Mittendorff. I hope people who think they can anonymously ruin peoples lives think twice in the future. I hope she's remembered as the strong beautiful woman she was and that her story becomes a warning to those who wish to destroy someone with anonymity and impunity. It can't be this easy in the future. This has to change.

It's terrible that those posts were not deleted.

Agreed. And what of the posts on here (and elsewhere) alleging that the husband killed her?

No one is saying they know he killed her. The story is public knowledge at this point and every time someone is killed or dies in suspicious circumstances people and LE consider the possible guilt of the spouse. It's different.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She hanged herself apparently??

http://wjla.com/news/local/concern-that-fairfax-county-firefighter-found-dead-was-a-victim-of-bullying

She was bullied and shamed publicly. Her employer failed her. The laws failed her. What recourse did she have to fight against those posts? I hope there will finally be justice for Nicole Mittendorff. I hope people who think they can anonymously ruin peoples lives think twice in the future. I hope she's remembered as the strong beautiful woman she was and that her story becomes a warning to those who wish to destroy someone with anonymity and impunity. It can't be this easy in the future. This has to change.

It's terrible that those posts were not deleted.

Agreed. And what of the posts on here (and elsewhere) alleging that the husband killed her?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She hanged herself apparently??

http://wjla.com/news/local/concern-that-fairfax-county-firefighter-found-dead-was-a-victim-of-bullying

She was bullied and shamed publicly. Her employer failed her. The laws failed her. What recourse did she have to fight against those posts? I hope there will finally be justice for Nicole Mittendorff. I hope people who think they can anonymously ruin peoples lives think twice in the future. I hope she's remembered as the strong beautiful woman she was and that her story becomes a warning to those who wish to destroy someone with anonymity and impunity. It can't be this easy in the future. This has to change.

It's terrible that those posts were not deleted.

Anonymous wrote:She hanged herself apparently??

http://wjla.com/news/local/concern-that-fairfax-county-firefighter-found-dead-was-a-victim-of-bullying

She was bullied and shamed publicly. Her employer failed her. The laws failed her. What recourse did she have to fight against those posts? I hope there will finally be justice for Nicole Mittendorff. I hope people who think they can anonymously ruin peoples lives think twice in the future. I hope she's remembered as the strong beautiful woman she was and that her story becomes a warning to those who wish to destroy someone with anonymity and impunity. It can't be this easy in the future. This has to change.

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Anonymous wrote:so was she actually named in the FU website? I don't understand the connection.

You can't see how POSSIBLY being a target for ridicule and shame in her own community by her own coworkers for her personal life could have maybe contributed to the mental state that could drive a person to suicide?

My question was whether her actual name was stated on the site. Or was it just innuendo?

This has been answered. Yes, her name was stated on the site.

Omg, search her name and 'Fairfax Underground' in the same search and it will all pop up
for you.

Google 'Nicole Mittendorff Fairfax Underground'

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:so was she actually named in the FU website? I don't understand the connection.

You can't see how POSSIBLY being a target for ridicule and shame in her own community by her own coworkers for her personal life could have maybe contributed to the mental state that could drive a person to suicide?

My question was whether her actual name was stated on the site. Or was it just innuendo?

This has been answered. Yes, her name was stated on the site.

Omg, search her name and 'Fairfax Underground' in the same search and it will all pop up
for you.

She hanged herself apparently??

http://wjla.com/news/local/concern-that-fairfax-county-firefighter-found-dead-was-a-victim-of-bullying

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:so was she actually named in the FU website? I don't understand the connection.

You can't see how POSSIBLY being a target for ridicule and shame in her own community by her own coworkers for her personal life could have maybe contributed to the mental state that could drive a person to suicide?

She was named. Called terrible names. Slut shamed.

It sounded like there were pictures of another female medic posted as well discussions about her sexual activities, alleged preferred positions, things she would/would not do, etc.

It is outrageous and clearly Fairfax County Fire Department needs some major cultural reform.

I agree. Zero respect for Fairfax county's "finest." I'll have a word next time they're in the median with a boot out hustling for donations.

Totally agree. But just FYI, it's police officers who are the "finest." Firefighters are the "bravest."

Also, did none of you watch "Rescue Me"? None of this is surprising.
- SIL of firefighter

Ann Rule!

This is the type of thing that Petula Dvorak should write about -- doesn't she read this board?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:so was she actually named in the FU website? I don't understand the connection.

You can't see how POSSIBLY being a target for ridicule and shame in her own community by her own coworkers for her personal life could have maybe contributed to the mental state that could drive a person to suicide?

My question was whether her actual name was stated on the site. Or was it just innuendo?

YES. It was. What are you not understanding.

Yes, her full name, first and last, and photos of her. She deleted her Facebook because of the harassment she was receiving.

Anonymous wrote:This is no doubt a very sad situation, however libel is a civil matter, not criminal. An absolute defense to a libel charge is truth. If the web postings are true, there is no claim to be made. This may be unfortunate, but in today's social media environment where people put themselves in positions where their relationships can become public, this is what you end up with. Again, I'm not saying it's right, but people need to educate themselves on this and beware.

Cyber bullying resulting in death/suicide is a crime.