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Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
By Stephanie Weaver at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The tragic case of a Colorado mother charged in connection with her daughter's death raises concerns about the availability and consumption of alcohol among Minneapolis youth. While this incident occurred outside of Minnesota, it highlights the need for local parents, educators, and authorities to be vigilant about underage drinking. In Hennepin County, where Minneapolis is located, there are likely similar cases of underage alcohol consumption that may not have ended in tragedy but still pose a risk to young people's health and well-being. The presence of 173 empty alcohol bottles in the Colorado teenager's bedroom suggests a pattern of behavior that went unchecked, prompting questions about what measures are in place in Minneapolis to prevent and address underage drinking. Local efforts to educate teens and parents about the dangers of underage drinking, as well as to monitor and enforce laws related to alcohol sales and consumption, will be crucial in preventing similar tragedies from occurring in the Twin Cities area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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