"We saw the grainy video. We analyzed his every blink. And then, we judged him."

In this heavy, deep-dive episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, Daman steps away from the hospital unit to address a case that paralyzed Chicago and ignited a firestorm on social media: the disappearance of dedicated special education teacher, Linda Brown.

For nine days in January, the internet acted as judge, jury, and executioner. As a nurse, Daman makes a raw confession: He fell for the narrative, too. Like thousands of others on TikTok and Reddit, he looked at Linda’s husband, Antwon, and saw a villain instead of a grieving man in shock.

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Adams, A. (2026, January 13). Cause of death revealed for missing special education teacher later found in Lake Michigan. People. https://people.com/cause-of-death-revealed-missing-special-education-teacher-found-lake-11884761

Tenenbaum, S. (2026, January 13). Chicago Public Schools teacher Linda Brown cause of death ruled a suicide. CBS News Chicago. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-public-schools-teacher-linda-brown-cause-of-death/

Goldberg, M. E. (2026, January 12). Missing special education teacher Linda Brown confirmed dead after body pulled from Lake Michigan. People. https://people.com/missing-special-education-teacher-linda-brown-found-dead-11882850

Sulek, M. (2026, January 8). Missing CPS teacher Linda Brown seen on video leaving car, not returning, family says. CBS News Chicago. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/missing-cps-teacher-linda-brown-video-leaving-car-not-returning-family/

Note: This source confirms Antwon Brown's statements regarding Linda's medical leave of absence for mental health treatment and her worsening anxiety/panic attacks.

ABC7 Chicago. (2026, January 13). CPS teacher who went missing for days died by suicide, drowning: Medical examiner. https://abc7chicago.com/post/linda-brown-chicago-teacher-found-dead-lake-michigan-31st-street-harbor-died-suicide-drowning-medical-examiner/18397590/

Mental Health & Personal Statements (Antwon Brown)

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7)

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): nami.org