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Brown County coroner reports 81 death investigations this year; details staffing, autopsies and equipment

Brown County Commission · December 19, 2025
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Brown County Coroner Brian Kones told the commission he completed 81 death investigations, 10 toxicology blood draws and 8 autopsies this year, described equipment purchases and praised interagency cooperation for autopsies in Sioux Falls.

Brian Kones, identified as the Brown County coroner, provided the commission with an annual operations update covering caseload, staffing and equipment.

Kones said his office had completed 81 death investigations year-to-date, including 10 blood draws for toxicology and 8 autopsies. He added that the office had produced separate reports for seven violent…

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