The Mysterious Death of Ben Keita

18-year old Muslim teen Ben Keita suddenly was found hanging from a tree just blocks away from his home in Lake Stevens, Washington. His death was ruled a suicide at first, but later changed to undetermined. Given the history of this country Ben’s death has sparked many questions. Was this a lynching? A hate crime? Was it a suicide ? Or was it something else?

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• Body of Lake Stevens teen missing since Nov 26 is found
• Ben Keita's Family Wants FBI Probe of His Hanging
• FBI to review young Muslim's man's death
• Hate-crime suspicions club death of Muslim teen in Lake Stevens
• Snohomish County Media Release
• Parents again call for FBI to investigate death of Ben Keita
• CAIR – Washington – Info On Ben Keita Case & How To Help
• Muslim Advocates – Final Letter Regarding Ben Keita
• Muslim Advocates
• ME Report File
• House of Democrats – Statement
• Hate Crime or Suicide? Family of Lake Stevens Teen Press FBI to Investigate His Death
• Daily UW Article – UW Students Hold Vigil
• Rising Up With Sonali Segment -CAIR Interview – Body of Black Muslim Teen Found Hanging