When 32-year-old Australian man Rory Sykes died in the LA fires in January 2025, it made headlines across around the globe. Police labelled his death a tragic accident. His mother Shelley shared her grief publicly on TV, recounting stories of her disabled son, who had overcome extraordinary odds. But what happened next was unexpected and cruel: an onslaught of abuse and dark conspiracies from online trolls the world over, wannabe cyber-sleuths accusing the innocent mum of the most heinous of crimes.  So, what happened to Rory? Sarah Greenhalgh takes viewers inside a real-time investigation. *Connect with 7NEWS Spotlight online* Visit 🔗https://7news.com.au/spotlight 7NEWS Spotlight Podcast 🎧 http://smarturl.it/7NewsSpotlight Facebook https://www.facebook.com/7newsSpotlight/ Instagram https://instagram.com/7newsSpotlight/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@7news.spotlight 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands, including Sunrise, The Morning Show and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.