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Brandon Lee Bellinghausen

19 years old · died December 1, 2012 · Randall County Jail, Randall County, Texas

Brandon Lee Bellinghausen, 19, of Amarillo, died on December 1, 2012, while held at the Randall County Jail in Randall County, Texas. Officials said he apparently hanged himself in his cell, and an autopsy was ordered. The death was still under investigation by Randall County officials when it was reported.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Officials said he apparently hanged himself in his cell, and the cause of death was reported as suicide by hanging.

Reported by: Randall County officials (the agency that held him); reporters.

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