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Investigation into Menominee death, fire concluded


Tribal police have concluded an investigation into a suspicious death and fire on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin.

Craig T. Sechrist, 23, a tribal member, was found dead in a car in a wooded area on the reservation. The autopsy determined he died of a drug overdose.

Gail Sechrist was found unconscious in the same car. She had taken over-the-counter drugs but police didn't know what type. She was in critical condition at the Theda Clark Medical Center.

The Sechrists also caused a fire at their home, police said.

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Authorities say tribal member's death was due to drug overdose (AP 9/15)
Menominee Tribal Police, FBI investigate death (The Green Bay Press-Gazette 9/14)