Inquests

MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquests in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, Jr., and Dana Young, Jr.

 MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquests in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, Jr., and Dana Young, Jr. 150 150 Medical Examiner

Dec. 13, 2021 - In partnership with the honorable Justice Candace Cooper, DMEC will conduct inquests in the deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, Jr., and Dana Young, Jr.

Medical Examiner-Coroner to Conduct Inquests in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, and Dana Young, Jr.

 Medical Examiner-Coroner to Conduct Inquests in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, and Dana Young, Jr. 150 150 Medical Examiner

Nov. 5, 2021 - Retired Justice Candace Cooper has been appointed as the hearing officer who will preside over the inquests to determine the circumstances, manner, and cause of their deaths.

Inquest Findings Released in the Death of Fred Williams

 Inquest Findings Released in the Death of Fred Williams 150 150 Medical Examiner

Feb. 22, 2021 - Retired Justice Candace Cooper submitted her findings.

MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Fred Williams

 MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Fred Williams 150 150 Medical Examiner

Jan. 22, 2021 - In partnership with the honorable Justice Candace Cooper, DMEC will conduct its inquest in the death of Fred Williams on Jan. 28.

Inquest Findings Released in the Death of Andres Guardado Pineda

 Inquest Findings Released in the Death of Andres Guardado Pineda 150 150 Medical Examiner

Jan. 15, 2021 - Retired Justice Candace Cooper submitted her findings.

Medical Examiner-Coroner to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Fred Williams

 Medical Examiner-Coroner to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Fred Williams 150 150 Medical Examiner

Dec. 18, 2020 - This is the department’s second inquest in more than 30 years.

MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Andres Guardado Pineda

 MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Andres Guardado Pineda 150 150 Medical Examiner

Nov. 24, 2020 - In partnership with the honorable Justice Candace Cooper, DMEC will conduct its inquest in the death of Andres Guardado Pineda beginning November 30 and, if necessary, continue to December 1.

Medical Examiner-Coroner to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Andres Guardado Pineda

 Medical Examiner-Coroner to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Andres Guardado Pineda 150 150 Medical Examiner

Nov. 10, 2020 - State law permits the Medical Examiner-Coroner to order a formal inquest any time there is a death of an individual in the County. The inquest supports the department's mission and purpose to provide independent, evidence-based death investigations and addresses the public’s interest in the death.

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