Greer, South Carolina — Authorities are investigating the tragic deaths of three family members discovered in their home on Saturday. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 54-year-old Richard Samarel, 45-year-old Lina Maria Samarel, and their nine-year-old daughter, Samantha Samarel. Deputies from the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check around … Read more
Chatham, Illinois — A heartbreaking incident has cast a pall over the community after a tragic event at an after-school program resulted in the loss of four young lives. The local coroner’s office recently confirmed the identities of the victims, further deepening the grief felt throughout the region. The incident occurred at a facility in … Read more
Nottinghamshire, U.K. — A recent inquest has cast a harsh light on the internal operations at HMP Lowdham Grange, where three inmates died within a span of just 19 days in March 2023. The findings have exposed serious flaws in the prison system, highlighting significant concerns about inmate welfare and administrative transparency. Coroner Laurinda Bower … Read more
DARLINGTON, SC — A grim discovery this past weekend has sparked a criminal investigation in Darlington, South Carolina. Local authorities reported finding a body near a Pearl Street car wash late Saturday night. The Darlington County Coroner’s Office, alongside law enforcement officials, is probing into the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Coroner Todd Hardee confirmed … Read more
Bridgend, Wales — A local coroner has expressed urgent concerns following the tragic death of a cyclist on a notorious section of road in Bridgend, which has witnessed four fatalities and eight serious accidents in recent years. The incidents have sparked a call for enhanced safety measures for cyclists in the area. The inquest heard … Read more
Dayton, Ohio — A tragic incident claimed the lives of a man and a woman in what the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office has ruled a murder-suicide. The event unfolded on Nov. 7, leaving the local community searching for answers. The deceased have been identified as Emily Stovall, 23, and Jacob Osterhaus, 25, both of whom … Read more
BARNESVILLE, Ohio — Belmont County Coroner Amanda Fisher recently released a report showing a significant drop in drug overdose deaths, providing a rare piece of positive news amidst the ongoing battle against substance abuse. The Republican coroner, who was just re-elected for a second term, also revealed worrying trends in other areas such as suicides … Read more
Sacramento, Calif. — In a new move to enhance transparency regarding public health issues, Sacramento County’s coroner’s office has begun to release data on homeless deaths, highlighting a rising crisis within the region. This step throws into stark relief the unaddressed issues faced by the homeless population including rampant drug addiction and insufficient response to … Read more
Melbourne, Australia — A grave report by a Victorian coroner has prompted a call for significant reforms in the state’s child protection services following an inquest into the deaths of four children that revealed critical systemic failures. The children, aged from six months to 15 years, died in incidents linked to family violence within a … Read more
Wellington, New Zealand — The devastating impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, coupled with the heavy flooding in Auckland earlier this year, will be brought into sharp focus next year as a coroner sets out to hear evidence concerning the deaths of 18 individuals resulting from these events. Scheduled hearings are aimed at uncovering the circumstances that … Read more