Woman’s hypothermia death after being released by ICE is ruled a homicide (opens original article in a new tab)

A 31-year-old Haitian asylum seeker died from hypothermia in a Pittsburgh bus shelter three days after being released from ICE custody, with her death ruled a homicide due to the actions or inactions of another individual.

• Daphy Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian asylum seeker, died from hypothermia in a Pittsburgh bus shelter three days after being released from ICE custody.
• The Allegheny County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide, citing actions or inactions of another individual and noting her vulnerability due to untreated mental health issues and language barriers.
• ICE denied responsibility, stating the woman's death occurred three days after ICE encountered her and calling her an 'illegal alien from Haiti'.