Tracy Brown Bering: The Tragic Story of Jodi Arias Cellmate

Tracy Brown Bering was a former inmate who shared a cell with Jodi Arias, the notorious murderer of Travis Alexander. Tracy’s life was cut short by depression and suicide in December 2022, leaving behind her wife Donovan Bering, another former cellmate of Jodi. This article will explore the tragic story of Tracy Brown Bering, how she got involved with Jodi Arias, and how she became a victim of her manipulation and lies.

How Tracy Met Jodi

Tracy Brown was arrested on charges of kidnapping when she met Jodi Arias at Estrella Jail in Phoenix, Arizona, where they shared a small cell for almost five months. During this time, they became friends, and Tracy even allowed Jodi to tattoo her body six times, one of which carries the latter’s signature. Tracy later regretted having Jodi’s name tattooed on her because Jodi told her she was planning to kill herself. Tracy explained:

She would sing to me every night while we were incarcerated together. She had the voice of an angel. And I thought that if I did this for her, it would make her feel better about herself and maybe she wouldn’t want to kill herself.

According to OkayBliss Extra.

How Tracy Fell in Love with Donovan

Donovan Bering met Jodi Arias while serving time for accessory to arson in the Maricopa County Jail, where they were cellmates for six months. They also became close and stayed in touch afterward. Sometime later, they were both transferred to Estrella, where Tracy met Donovan for the first time and got romantically involved. By their own admission, Jodi used her good looks and sexuality to get what she wanted and usually inserted herself into their relationship as well. Although they never engaged in actual sex acts together, she once delivered a striptease with Tracy for Donovan and often refused to leave their cell when they wanted some alone time. From getting them to manage her social media accounts to ultimately officiating their wedding ceremony, Jodi did it all for the couple. According to The Cinemaholic.

How Tracy Realized Jodi’s True Nature

It was not until Donovan Bering got in touch with Jodi Arias’ mother that she understood her friend’s true nature and looked back at all her actions to realize how manipulative she could be. As per the Lifetime’s Cellmate Secrets special, Jodi could “get anybody to do what she wanted” as she utilized her sex appeal and others’ inclinations to influence them. Tracy and Donovan explained that Jodi has no conscience and deemed her to be a sociopath. According to them, Travis Alexander would still be alive today if his then-lover was at home that night — she was Jodi’s target. According to The Cinemaholic.

How Tracy Died of Depression and Suicide

Tracy Brown suffered from clinical depression exacerbated by her wife’s illness and the hate she received from Jodi Arias’ followers. Donovan Bering is battling cancer and has undergone several surgeries. Tracy’s mother, Yolanda Ducharme, announced Tracy’s death on Facebook on 3rd December 2022, writing:

My daughter Tracy passed away today. Please pray for our family. Depression took her; I couldn’t fix her. Tracy, I miss you. I love you.

According to OkayBliss Extra.

Tracy’s sister, Crystal Rider, claimed that Tracy overdosed on pills after a fight with Donovan. Rider said:

Donovan knew my sister was going to commit suicide she admitted it to family and detectives. Donovan threatened my mother that she was going to make my mom’s life a living hell, simply because my mother was contacting the coroner and detectives.

According to Understanding Crime.

On the outside, it seemed like Donovan and Tracy had a loving relationship. In late 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!!!

According to TV Show Stars.

Tracy Brown Bering was a woman who loved and trusted too easily, only to be betrayed and hurt by the people she cared about. Her story is a reminder of the dangers of depression and suicide, as well as the need for compassion and support for those who struggle with mental health issues. Rest in peace, Tracy Brown Bering.

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