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Tristan Keys

Hennepin County, Minnesota

Tristan Keys died by suicide while held in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to state investigators. The investigators cited missed, late or rushed welfare checks as part of what led up to the death. Officials' account and the investigators' findings are presented here as their claims, and the death is recorded with the state's finding about the checks.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). State investigators say staff missed, delayed or rushed welfare checks before Tristan Keys died by suicide.

Reported by: state investigators.

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