In April , police in eastern Canada announced they would reopen the case `` in light of new and credible information that has recently been brought forward to police . '' Police had begun investigations ; two males now face charges . 17-year - old Rehtaeh Parsons died two days after shooting herself . Her family said she was raped and a photo was circulated .
Police had begun investigations ; two males now face charges . 17-year - old Rehtaeh Parsons died two days after shooting herself . Her family said she was raped and a photo was circulated .