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(KAIR)--The woman who died while in the custody of local Missouri law enforcement has been identified.
According to a statement released by the Platte County Sheriff's Office, the victim is Emma Lewis, a resident of the Platte City area.
The 50-year-old Lewis was found to be in what authorities call “medical distress” following a five minute ride in the back of a transport van on June 9th.
Authorities at that time said lifesaving measures were performed, but she could not be revived.
The investigation into the death of Lewis is continuing, as conducted by the Clay County, Missouri Sheriff's Office.
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