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Muskegon County medical examiner reports fewer deaths, sharp rise in unclaimed remains
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Dr. Andrew Hensma told the board Muskegon County's 2024 death investigations declined overall but unclaimed investigations rose to 63 from 21 the prior year; homicides numbered 13 (12 firearm-related). He described procedures for locating next of kin and disposition of unclaimed remains.
Dr. Andrew Hensma, the county medical examiner, presented Muskegon County's 2024 annual report to the board and said overall cases and deaths fell compared with earlier years while unclaimed investigations rose sharply. "Unclaimed investigations" totaled "63 compared to 21 last year," Hensma said, calling the increase "quite remarkable."
Hensma summarized causes and age breakdowns: most deaths were natural; there were five deaths reported under age 1 and other pediatric deaths that were fully investigated; he said there were 13 homicides in 2024, 12 of them involving…
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