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A Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office ruled the death of Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel a homicide.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Who
Daphy Michel, Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office, Joseph Patrick Murphy, Lauren Bis
What
A Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office ruled the death of Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel a homicide.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:45:00 GMT · 6h 56m ago
Where
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. ·
Why
Michel died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody, with the medical examiner indicating her death was caused by the actions of another individual.
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The ruling has ignited controversy over the care and release protocols for vulnerable individuals in federal custody, potentially leading to a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and drawing criticism from elected officials regarding preventable deaths and changes in ICE reporting policies.

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    A Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office ruled the death of Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel a homicide.
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    The death of Daphy Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian asylum seeker, days after her release from federal custody, was ruled a homicide by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office, with her family's attorney stating a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expected.
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  3. U.S. Domestic6h 56m ago
    The death of Daphy Michel, a Haitian asylum seeker, was ruled a homicide by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office after she died from hypothermia days after being released from federal custody.
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  4. U.S. Domestic6h 56m ago
    The death of Daphy Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian asylum seeker, was ruled a homicide by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
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