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foul play
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At the time, an autopsy of Gleed's body was inconclusive; thus, the manner and cause of death weren't determined, but foul play was not suspected, police said.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
5 June 2025 -
Police suspect foul play, but power was eventually restored at the festival, which has an independent power supply ready to go.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
24 May 2025
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“Hara-kiris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hara-kiris. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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