Coroner
Coverage of Coroner in the Nexus archive.
- Partial head found in Fox River in McHenry County, prompting investigation: coroner
A partial head was recovered from the Fox River in McHenry County, prompting a death investigation. Officials confirmed the discovery but provided no further details.
- Person drowns at Lake Wylie sandbar near Bowater Park, deputies say
A person drowned at Lake Wylie's sandbar near Bowater Park in Rock Hill, S.C., on July 25. Deputies reported that a dive team found only beer cans during a search, and the individual has not yet been identified. The coroner will release further details in the coming days.
- Elgin man reported missing in June found dead in Fox River, coroner says
A 41-year-old Elgin man who was reported missing nearly a month ago was found dead in the Fox River, according to officials.
- Teacher died accidentally from toxic effects of medication after coming 'under pressure at work and struggling to sleep', coroner rules
A teacher died accidentally from the toxic effects of medication after experiencing work-related pressure and sleep difficulties, according to a coroner's ruling. The coroner cited the individual's struggle with work stress and insomnia as contributing factors to the medication-related death.
- Teen stomped to death in Mississippi jail, coroner says
An 18-year-old was stomped to death in the Hinds County Detention Center, according to a coroner. The incident occurred in a Mississippi jail.
- Disgraced Metropolitan Police detective would have 'likely' been arrested before his wife's death in a Barbados hotel if a computer software error hadn't occurred, says coroner
A Metropolitan Police detective would have 'likely' been arrested before his wife's death in a Barbados hotel if a computer software error had not occurred, according to a coroner. The error prevented his arrest, which the coroner linked to the timing of the tragedy.
- Body of missing trainer found days after she was last seen leaving gym, police say
Elena Katherine Moore, a 39-year-old trainer, was found deceased near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive in Lexington County, S.C., days after she was last seen leaving Planet Fitness. Police confirmed her identity through a coroner's match and stated she was reported missing by her husband. Authorities initially did not suspect foul play but scheduled an autopsy after her body was discovered.
- Racism hindered NSW police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines, inquest found
An NSW police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines was found to be hindered by racism and deeply flawed, with a coroner overturning the initial suicide finding. The Gomeroi teen's body was discovered on train tracks near Tamworth, with a stolen Holden Torana found nearby.
- 6-year-old drowns at Upstate South Carolina birthday party: Coroner
A 6-year-old child drowned at a birthday party in Upstate South Carolina. First responders found Kynzie Tyaira Dennis in a pool after a search.
- Beloved girl, 10, was STABBED to death inside home, coroner says as cops reveal why she was first reported missing
A 10-year-old girl was stabbed to death inside her home, according to the coroner. Authorities revealed she was initially reported missing before her death was discovered.
- Coroner accused of stealing valuables from the dead pleads no contest
A coroner is accused of stealing valuables from deceased individuals and has pleaded no contest. The case involves allegations of theft and legal proceedings.