Haitian woman’s hypothermia death after ICE release ruled a homicide
The medical examiner said untreated mental illness, a language barrier and winter exposure contributed to Michel’s death, which was not a criminal finding.
- A Pennsylvania medical examiner ruled the death of Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel, 31, a homicide after determining she died of hypothermia days after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh.
- Investigators said Michel was a vulnerable adult with severe untreated mental health issues and a significant language barrier when she was released. Her family’s attorney argues she was left without adequate support, while DHS disputes responsibility.
- Michel’s family is expected to pursue legal action against ICE following the ruling. Officials noted that a homicide classification indicates death caused by another person’s actions or inaction, but does not by itself imply criminal guilt.
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Haitian woman’s hypothermia death after ICE release ruled a homicide
A medical examiner in Pennsylvania ruled Friday that the death of a Haitian woman released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody was a homicide. The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office ruled the death of 31-year-old Daphy Michel on March 2 as caused by hypothermia, with homicide as the manner of death. Michel died at…
Haitian Asylum Seeker's Death Ruled Homicide After ICE Left Her At Pittsburgh Bus Stop
The death of a Haitian woman in Pittsburgh due to hypothermia has been ruled a homicide after it was determined that she was abandoned outside after being released from detention by immigration agents. Now, ICE is being criticized for leaving the woman in a life-threatening situation as the agency remains under scrutiny for its heavy-handed and sometimes lethal tactics. Haitian asylum seeker died after being left outside following ICE detention …
Death of Haitian Woman Released by ICE Ruled Homicide After Fatal Hypothermia, Family Eyes Legal Action
According to the medical examiner, she was a vulnerable adult suffering from untreated severe mental health issues and faced a significant language barrier when she was released from custody
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