Untreated mental health and substance abuse conditions killed 28 people detained in Oklahoma jails last year with no consequences to those responsible for their care, an Oklahoma Watch investigation revealed.

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Untreated mental health and substance abuse conditions killed 28 people detained in Oklahoma jails last year with no consequences to those responsible for their care, an Oklahoma Watch investigation revealed.
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