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Kenard Swearengin

19 years old · died November 26, 2023 · Comanche County Detention Center, Comanche County, Oklahoma

Kenard Swearengin was 19 years old when he died on November 26, 2023, while held at the Comanche County Detention Center in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was awaiting trial at the time. His aunt told KSWO 7News that another person held at the facility slipped him a pill, and she said the pill caused his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. His aunt told KSWO that an inmate slipped him a pill, which she said led to his death.

Reported by: aunt.

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