Published September 17, 2008
TEXAS CITY — At least 20 people died in Galveston and Brazoria Counties during Hurricane Ike and its aftermath. At least two of those deaths appear to be drownings.
Autopsies on those people were beginning Wednesday morning now that the medical examiner’s office in Texas City has power.
One drowning death occurred at the Sandpiper Motel, medical examiner’s office spokesman John Florence said.
Other deaths may Read the rest of this entry »

The Denver medical examiner has identified the driver who died when his Chevy Impala crashed through a fence and into a shed on South Quebec Street on Thursday.
Carlos Duran, 26, of Denver, died of multiple blunt force injuries, the medical examiner’s office said.
The crash was at least the fourth to hit the home or property of the Zachmans in the 2700 block of South Quebec Street.
Drivers go too fast down the hill from Yale Avenue, then sometimes Read the rest of this entry »

The Santa Clara County medical examiner’s office has identified a 62-year-old Los Altos man as the victim of a fatal motorcycle collision Friday morning on eastbound state Highway 237 in Mountain View.
Bruce Mackenzie was riding a 2002 Harley Davidson that rear-ended a lawn maintenance truck carrying fertilizer and then burst into flames just east of southbound state Highway 85, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Mackenzie had apparently Read the rest of this entry »

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By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
Looking to speed up the law enforcement investigative process and be able to let a family know the cause of death in a more efficient time frame, Wharton County Commissioners approved switching its interlocal agreement for medical examiner service from Galveston to Travis County.
“We switched from Harris to Galveston county because it was taking so long to get results back,” Wharton County Judge John Murrile Read the rest of this entry »

Published September 17, 2008
TEXAS CITY — At least 19 people died in Galveston County during Hurricane Ike and its aftermath, and at least two of those deaths appear to be drownings.
It’s not clear how many of the deaths are related to the hurricane. Autopsies on those people were beginning Wednesday morning now that the medical examiner’s office in Texas City has power.
One drowning death occurred at the Sandpiper Motel, medical examiner’s Read the rest of this entry »

Authorities yesterday were still awaiting autopsy results on 17-year-old Taylor Meyer, of Plainville, whose body was found Monday morning in a swampy area near the former Norfolk Airport in Norfolk.
An autopsy won’t be done until today, said Norfolk County District Attorney spokesman David Traub.
Meyer, a senior at King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham, was reported missing late Saturday when she failed to return home following a homecoming Read the rest of this entry »

Published September 17, 2008
TEXAS CITY — At least 19 people died in Galveston County during Hurricane Ike and its aftermath, and at least two of those deaths appear to be drownings.
It’s not clear how many of the deaths are related to the hurricane.
Autopsies on those people were beginning Wednesday morning now that the medical examiner’s office in Texas City has power.
One drowning death occurred at the Sandpiper Motel, medical examiner’s Read the rest of this entry »

You’re feeling good about yourself. You’ve been working out and watching what you eat. The time has come for going out in the real world to dine out with friends or family.
Does the thought of eating out send a chill down your spine? Are you in fear of derailing all your efforts? Will you be able to relax and enjoy the evening knowing the choices you make will fit in with your healthy lifestyle?
Dining out can be full of danger for those trying Read the rest of this entry »

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — The medical examiner in St. Johns County has ruled the death of Melissa Lightsey a homicide.
In a statement released from his office, the medical examiner says the death was “not due to saltwater drowning. The cause of death was due to trauma to the head, face, and neck.”
The ME also says injuries caused by a boat happened after Lightsey’s death.
Lightsey’s husband, Ben, reported her missing Sunday. Deputies say Lightsey Read the rest of this entry »