Grandma Who Streamed Minecraft to Pay for Grandson’s Cancer Treatments Has Been Swatted

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Sue Jacquot, known online as “GrammaCrackers,” is an 81-year-old woman who became popular on YouTube and Twitch by streaming the game Minecraft. She used the money she earned to help cover her grandson’s cancer treatment. Recently, she was the victim of “swatting” – a dangerous prank where someone falsely reports a serious emergency to police. In a recent video, Jacquot confirmed she was unharmed, but the incident highlights how real and ongoing the threat of swatting is.

Jacquot began playing Minecraft in the summer of 2025 to stay connected with her grandsons, Jack and Austin, while Jack was being treated for a rare cancer called sarcoma. She started sharing her gameplay on YouTube and Twitch under the name GrammaCrackers in late 2025, hoping to raise money for Jack’s medical expenses through a GoFundMe campaign. As of today, the campaign has raised over $104,000. Thankfully, ABC 15 reported that Jack has been cancer-free since January 2026. Jacquot continues to stream Minecraft occasionally, supporting other charities and building a large online following of over 623,000 YouTube subscribers.

GrammaCrackers Recounts Getting Swatted in the Middle of the Night

In May 2026, content creator Jacquot was the target of a swatting incident, where someone falsely reported a serious emergency to get armed police to her home. She discussed the incident in a recent stream, which was later posted to YouTube on May 19th. Surprisingly, Jacquot described the experience as “kind of fun,” explaining that officers woke her up while she was sleeping. The 81-year-old streamer even joked that being swatted gave her a new experience: a ride in a police car, something she’d never had before.

During a May 19th broadcast, the grandson of streamer Jacquot shared video of a ‘swatting’ incident – where police were called to her home for a false report. The video showed officers entering her bedroom while she was in bed. Jacquot stated the officer who woke her was polite, and she doesn’t fault the police for responding, as they must take every call seriously. This incident is part of a growing trend of ‘swatting’ attacks targeting streamers. Those making the false reports often aim to have police arrive during a live stream, but that wasn’t the case this time.

Looking back on what happened, Jacquot called it a surprising event, playfully mentioning that it concluded with both her son and grandson giving her a hug. “I usually don’t get that much affection,” explained the well-known Minecraft streamer. She did note one downside: her cat, Katy, felt left out and wanted some attention amidst all the excitement. After that, Jacquot decided it was time for bed. “I took some ibuprofen and went to sleep,” she said.

Swatting – making a false report to trigger a large police response – is a serious federal and state crime in the U.S. Prosecutors often use laws related to false reports, hoaxes, threats, or computer crimes to charge those responsible. Depending on the specifics, swatting can lead to significant prison time, especially if someone is injured or killed. Law enforcement has consistently warned that swatting isn’t harmless fun; it’s a dangerous act that wastes emergency resources and puts both the person targeted and the responding officers in harm’s way.

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2026-05-21 11:34