Tracy Bering was a former cellmate and friend of Jodi Arias, the notorious murderer of Travis Alexander. Tracy shared a cell with Jodi for five months at Estrella Jail in Phoenix, Arizona, where she got attached to Jodi’s charm and beauty. Tracy even got Jodi’s name tattooed on her body, which she later regretted. Tracy also met and married Donovan Bering, another former cellmate of Jodi, who was serving time for accessory to arson. Jodi officiated their wedding ceremony and often interfered in their relationship.
Tracy and Donovan eventually realized that Jodi was a master manipulator and a sociopath, who used her sex appeal and others’ emotions to get what she wanted. They cut off contact with Jodi and spoke out against her in the Lifetime documentary Jodi Arias: Cellmate Secrets. However, Tracy had to deal with a lot of struggles in her life, such as her wife’s cancer, her own depression, and the hate she received from Jodi’s followers. On December 3, 2022, Tracy’s mother announced on Facebook that Tracy had passed away. She revealed that Tracy had overdosed on pills after a long battle with depression. Tracy’s sister, Crystal Rider, blamed Donovan for pushing Tracy to suicide, claiming that she knew about Tracy’s plan and threatened their mother. Tracy’s death shocked and saddened many people who knew her or followed her story.
Tracy Brown Bering was a victim of Jodi Arias, just like Travis Alexander. She was lured into Jodi’s web of deceit and suffered the consequences. She was also a victim of her own mental illness, which she could not overcome. Her tragic story is a reminder of the dangers of manipulation and the importance of mental health. May she rest in peace.