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Her body was left on a couch for 6 months. Family, advocates say the system failed her

March 17, 2026

Two brothers avoided jail time after they admitted to keeping the body of Alasie Tukkiapik on their couch for six months in 2023. As the court case comes to a close, advocates and family members say the authorities failed the 41-year-old Inuk woman.



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