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Conspiracy-minded people did their best to link two unrelated deaths in Flint, Michigan to a supposed government “coverup.”

Matthew McFarland, who was a foreman at the water treatment plant in Flint, was found dead in his home by a friend on April 16, according to MLive.

The 43-year-old died “suddenly” according to his obituary. Authorities said foul play was not suspected, though his autopsy has not been released.

McFarland had previously been interviewed by authorities in regards to the water crisis, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s office told MLive.

Days before McFarland’s death a 19-year-old mother, also involved with the water scandal, Sasha Avonna Bell, was killed in a double homicide with another female, Sacorya Renee Reed.

Bell was one of the first to file a lawsuit over the infected water.

Police named Bell’s ex-boyfriend, 18-year-old Malek Emmanuel Thornton, as the suspected killer.

Although conspiracy websites like Natural News rushed to call the deaths part of a government “coverup,” authorities quickly downplayed the notion.

“Nothing in the investigation indicates that was the case whatsoever,” Flint Police Capt. Leigh Golden told the New York Daily News.

Golden said there had been an “ongoing feud” between Bell and Thornton before the murders occurred.

“It had nothing to do with the water suit,” he added.

That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists on social media, including comedian D.L. Hughley, from questioning if the deaths were part of a government conspiracy.

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First toxic water, now are Flint residents being silenced with murder? #FlintWaterCrisis https://t.co/53kweXkJUU pic.twitter.com/Hm2nJrxHHS

— The GED Section (@thegedsection) April 25, 2016

Funny how the media has not mentioned the deaths/ murders of two people tied to bringing the Flint Water Crisis into light.

— Beach Gøth ビーチゴス (@StevenShanko) April 29, 2016

The “mysterious deaths” of people who helped uncover the Flint lead poisonings is putting a bad taste in my mouth

— ★ (@Josie_Slovut) April 25, 2016

Now all of sudden there are some suspicious deaths in Flint…is this going to be Enron all over again? #FlintWaterCrisis #flintwater

— Harvey Jennings II (@HarveyJ2) April 24, 2016

I notice suspicious deaths in Flint, Michigan of people involved with the water story.

— Shempernista (@Prepostericity) April 23, 2016

And now the coverup murders begin in Flint, Michigan: Water treatment plant foreman found dead… young mom murdered https://t.co/IpaZwVbdju

— Wake Up Sheeple (@TradeBarter4Win) April 28, 2016

I urge EVERYONE in the Flint area who has spoken up or acted out to leave if at all possible. They are trying to kill you. This is a coverup

— Roxx (Skinny Blanco) (@TheOfficialROXX) April 26, 2016

Poison them. Then murder those seeking restitution. We are living in dark times #flint #justice https://t.co/wRxHnWGZqh

— Andrew Bowen (@AndrewSBowen) April 25, 2016

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