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Medical examiner reports 126 unexpected deaths in 2024; scene investigations and suicides rose, officials say
Summary
The Mid-Michigan Medical Examiner Group told the board it investigated 126 unexpected deaths in Alpena County in 2024, with scene investigations up 22% and suicides up 100% from the prior year; the presenter noted staff turnover and investment in personnel.
Mid-Michigan Medical Examiner Group Administrator Lisa Kaspriak presented the 2024 Medical Examiner annual report to the Alpena County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 25, saying the office investigated 126 unexpected deaths last year.
Kaspriak told commissioners that scene investigations increased by 22% in 2024 and that suicides rose 100% compared with the previous year. She said the office typically experiences high turnover for this type of work and that the company is investing in staff to ensure employees feel valued and supported.
The report covers demographics and statistics for 2024 and highlights operational pressures on the Medical Examiner’s office. Commissioners did not take formal action on the report but accepted it for filing as part of the consent calendar.
The board received the report as informational; the presentation did not include policy actions or requests for additional county funding during the meeting.
