Man Found Dead in Des Moines Homeless Encampment Identified

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(Des Moines, IA) -- The man found dead in a homeless encampment in northeast Des Moines has been identified.

Law enforcement says 55-year-old Nai Wee was discovered just before midnight on Sunday. His death is now believed to be related to pre-existing medical conditions, authorities had initially suspected cold exposure.

Wee was originally from Thailand and had no family in the area.


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