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Minnehaha County coroner reports 12.6% rise in case receipts for 2024, flags transport cost and morgue capacity
Summary
Minnehaha County Coroner Dr. Kenneth Snell reported a 12.6% increase in case receipts for 2024 and highlighted rising transport costs and plans for a larger morgue.
Dr. Kenneth Snell, Minnehaha County coroner, told the Board of Commissioners on April 15 that the coroner's office received 12.6% more case reports in 2024 compared with the prior year and accepted 5.3% more cases for coroner review.
Why it matters: The coroner’s caseload and the structure of transport contracts affect the office’s operating costs and capacity to perform examinations.
Key details from Dr. Snell’s presentation
- Caseload and examinations: The office saw a 12.6% increase in cases received and a roughly 5.3% increase in accepted cases. Examinations (autopsies and externals) increased by about 11% year over year.
- Discoveries and notifications: ‘‘DC kickbacks’’ — cases discovered after the death occurred and not immediately reported — rose by…
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