Woman dies at Chicago airport after getting trapped in baggage system
First responders say woman became entangled in conveyor belt in a non-public room at O’Hare airport.
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Chicago police said Vinton, who did not work at the airport, was seen on video going into a restricted area that was unoccupied around 2:30 a.m. Her body was found hours later.
Police confirmed Vinton was apparently at the airport overnight, but it remains a mystery why she snuck into the employees-only area.
Authorities said the area where the incident happened is restricted to employee access, and while considered secure, it is not considered a high security area. It is filled with conveyor belts bringing luggage to and from airplanes in the international terminal, which also go through customs inspection.
Police have not said whether they have been able to track Vinton's activities between 2:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled Friday that Vinton's death was a suicide. The manner of death was hanging and asphyxiation.
Police confirmed Vinton was apparently at the airport overnight, but it remains a mystery why she snuck into the employees-only area.
Authorities said the area where the incident happened is restricted to employee access, and while considered secure, it is not considered a high security area. It is filled with conveyor belts bringing luggage to and from airplanes in the international terminal, which also go through customs inspection.
Police have not said whether they have been able to track Vinton's activities between 2:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled Friday that Vinton's death was a suicide. The manner of death was hanging and asphyxiation.
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