Furneral for Otto Warmbier

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Otto Warmbier during his funeral in Wyoming, Ohio.

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June 22, 2017 7:55 AM PT

Otto Warmbier died on June 19, 2017, in his hometown Wyoming, Ohio, a few days after his return from North Korea. The 22-year-old college student, who was convicted of stealing a political banner last year and sentenced to 15 years hard labor in North Korea, was released and returned in a coma on June 13.

Fred and Cindy Warmbier watch as their son Otto’s coffin is placed into a hearse after his funeral in Wyoming, Ohio.

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Mourners console each other as hundreds wait in line for the funeral of Otto Warmbier in Wyoming, Ohio.

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Mourners line the street to show their support after the funeral of Otto Warmbier in Wyoming, Ohio.

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Otto Warmbier on Feb. 29, 2016, during his trial in North Korea.

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Mourners wait in line to enter the high school auditorium where the funeral of Otto Warmbier was held in Wyoming, Ohio.

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A sign on a lawn in Wyoming, Ohio, as the the town prepared for the funeral of Otto Warmbier.

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Mourners gather outside Wyoming High School to attend the funeral of Otto Warmbier.

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People arrive at Wyoming High School for the funeral of Otto Warmbier.

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