Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Maryland reported 31 heat-related deaths in July 2024, raising the annual total to 38, the second-highest in 15 years. The deaths follow a heatwave with multiple days exceeding 100 degrees, surpassing last year's total of 36 and nearing the 2012 record of 46. Experts highlight prevention strategies for heat stroke, noting 61% of this year's deaths occurred in individuals aged 65 and older.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the death of 16-year-old Newport News teen Marwa Barakzai an accidental drowning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.