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June 13, 2026
Homicide Ruling in Death of Haitian Asylum Seeker Daphy Michel After ICE Release
- Daphy Michel's death was ruled a homicide by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner, indicating her death was caused by the actions of another individual.
- Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian asylum seeker, was released into harsh winter conditions despite suffering from untreated severe mental health issues.
- Her family plans to sue ICE, claiming negligence contributed to her death, while ICE denies responsibility and states she had a fully charged phone and public transport available upon release.
3 Sources
- A woman's hypothermia death in Pittsburgh after her release from ICE custody is ruled a homicideJun 13, 2026 at 6:54 PM · Independent
- Woman’s death after being released from ICE custody ruled a homicideJun 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM · Independent
- Haitian woman's hypothermia death after ICE release ruled a homicideJun 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM · The Hill