How did Tracy Brown Bering die? The tragic story of Jodi Arias former cellmate

Tracy Brown Bering was a former inmate who shared a cell with Jodi Arias, the convicted murderer of Travis Alexander. Tracy was featured in the Lifetime movie Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias, which aired in January 2023. However, at the end of the movie, a message revealed that Tracy had passed away in December 2022. How did Tracy Brown Bering die? And what was her relationship with Jodi Arias and her wife Donovan Bering? Here is what we know.

Tracy Brown Bering’s death was caused by suicide

According to her mother, Yolanda Ducharme, Tracy Brown Bering died by suicide on December 3, 2022. She posted a message on Facebook announcing her daughter’s death and asking for prayers for the family. She also wrote that depression took her daughter away and that she couldn’t fix her.

Tracy suffered from clinical depression that was worsened by her wife’s illness and the hate she received from Jodi Arias’ followers. Her wife, Donovan Bering, also a former cellmate of Jodi Arias, was battling cancer. Tracy’s sister, Crystal Rider, told Understanding Crime that Donovan pushed Tracy to suicide. She claimed that Tracy overdosed on pills after a fight with Donovan.

On the outside, it seemed like Donovan and Tracy had a loving relationship. They got married in 2018 and celebrated their anniversary in November 2022. Tracy wrote on Facebook: “Happy Thanksgiving to all of my loved ones and especially to my amazing wife who has more than stepped up to the plate while I’ve been down even though she just had cancer surgery. She is the best wife ever, Donovan Bering. I love you oh so much and I really do appreciate everything you do!!!”

However, Tracy’s sister alleged that the family had no respect for Donovan after “decades of hate, pain, and lies”.

Tracy Brown Bering was manipulated by Jodi Arias

Tracy Brown Bering met Jodi Arias in 2009 when they were both incarcerated at Estrella Jail in Phoenix, Arizona. Tracy was arrested for drug possession and theft, while Jodi was awaiting trial for the murder of Travis Alexander.

Tracy was enamored by Jodi’s beauty and charm. She said that Jodi was clean and respectful, and that she had the voice of an angel. She said that Jodi would sing to her every night while they were in the same cell.

Tracy also got a tattoo of a bird with a musical note and Jodi’s name inside it. She agreed to have Jodi’s name tattooed on her because Jodi told her she was planning to kill herself. Tracy said: “She said she wanted me to have something to remember her by when she was gone”.

However, Tracy later realized that Jodi was a master manipulator who used her for money, attention, and sympathy. She said that Jodi lied to her about many things, such as being pregnant, having cancer, and being abused by Travis. She also said that Jodi tried to turn her against Donovan, who was also in jail for arson.

Tracy eventually cut off contact with Jodi after she was sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2015. She said that she regretted getting involved with Jodi and that she wished she could erase her from her life.

Tracy Brown Bering’s legacy lives on

Despite her tragic death, Tracy Brown Bering’s legacy lives on through her family and friends who loved her. Her mother described her as a beautiful person who had a big heart and a bright smile. Her children also paid tribute to her on Facebook, saying that they would keep her name and legacy in high esteem.

Tracy Brown Bering also left behind a memoir titled Cellmates: My Time With Jodi Arias , which she co-wrote with Donovan Bering. The book details their experiences with Jodi Arias and how they escaped from her web of lies. The book is available on Amazon.

Tracy Brown Bering’s story is a reminder of the dangers of depression and suicide, as well as the consequences of being manipulated by a sociopath. We hope that she rests in peace and that her family finds comfort and healing.

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