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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Occupy Denton moves on from member’s death

The toxicology report for 23-year old deceased Occupy Denton member Darwin Cox revealed more about his death, determining it to be caused by “mixed alcohol and morphine (heroin) intoxication.”
Cox’s body was found Saturday, December 3 in a vacant tent at the Occupy Denton site. According to the report, the time of death was 4:30 p.m.
Troy Taylor, Denton County Medical Examiner chief investigator, said the manner of death was ruled to be an accident.
“We are deeply saddened by the news and we extend sympathies to Darwin Cox’s family,” said Buddy Price, UNT news promotions manager.
According to Maureen McGuinness, vice president of student affairs, the university will hold a meeting in two weeks to decide how to further respond to Occupy Denton and Cox’s death.

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