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Non-Binary Oklahoma Teen Nex Benedict’s Death Ruled a Suicide

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The autopsy report listed the probable cause of death as “Diphenhydramine and Fluoxetine combined toxicity,” citing a pair of substances common in Benadryl and Prozac.

Edith Olmsted

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Published Mar. 13 2024 5:31PM EDT

The death of 16 year-old Nex Benedict was a suicide, according to Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office. — Courtesy of Kasandra Phelps via GoFundMe

Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted

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