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Cheney man froze to death

CHENEY — The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that 47-year-old Justin Ball died from hypothermia.

According to the weather reports on the night Ball was found, the low was 43 degrees.

Police Sgt. Zeb Campbell confirmed that Ball died in his garage, and noted that Ball “was suffering from some medical issues that were contributing conditions to his death, that may have affected his ability to seek warmth and assistance.”

Ball’s body was found Oct. 2, leading to an investigation by the Police Department.

Sgt. Campbell stated that an autopsy was co...

 

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