Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Coverage of Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in the Nexus archive.
- Exterminator discovers human remains of adult male in chimney at Queens school: NYPD
An exterminator discovered human remains of an adult male in a chimney at a Glendale school after detecting a foul odor. The remains were removed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and police are investigating. A law enforcement source suggested the body may belong to a contractor who previously worked on the school's construction.
- West Rutland man killed in hit-and-run, state police say
A West Rutland man, Devin Pierro, 30, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Main Street around 5:25 a.m. The driver fled the scene, and investigators are seeking the unidentified driver. Pierro's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Burlington.
- 'Drown-proof': Questions rising about SwimRVA and state code following 9-year-old's death
A nine-year-old boy's death ruled an accidental drowning by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has raised questions about SwimRVA, a facility claiming to be 'drown-proof,' and the Commonwealth's lack of requirements for such pools.
- Mom, son identified as two of three bodies found in foreclosed home auctioned to new owner, officials say
Two of three bodies found in a foreclosed Connecticut home auctioned to a new owner have been identified as 54-year-old Sally Ann Cash and her 23-year-old son Brian Cash. Authorities confirmed no suspicious activity or criminal aspects in the case, with the third person remaining unidentified.
- Mom, son identified as two of three bodies found in foreclosed home auctioned to new owner, officials say
Two of three bodies found in a foreclosed home auctioned in Connecticut have been identified as 54-year-old Sally Ann Cash and her 23-year-old son Brian Cash. Authorities confirmed no suspicious or criminal activity, and the third person remains unidentified.
- Mom, son identified as two of three bodies found in foreclosed home auctioned to new owner, officials say
Two of three bodies found in a foreclosed Connecticut home auctioned to a new owner have been identified as 54-year-old Sally Ann Cash and her 23-year-old son Brian Cash. The remains were discovered by the new homebuyer during a foreclosure auction earlier this month, with the cause of death pending and no criminal activity indicated.
- 3 bodies found in foreclosed home auctioned to new owner, police say
Three bodies were found in a foreclosed home in Connecticut that had been auctioned to a new owner. The new homeowner discovered skeletal remains during a purchase 'as is' at a foreclosure auction. The identities and causes of death remain undetermined, with no indication of foul play.
- NYC medical examiner hopes Missing Person's Day helps close cold cases
The NYC medical examiner's office highlights how Missing Person's Day events since 2014 have helped identify remains of dozens of individuals locally and nationwide. The initiative aims to resolve cold cases through public engagement.
- Woman dies after plunging into uncovered manhole outside luxury stores
A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred outside luxury stores near East 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue. The cause of death is being investigated by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.