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Sheriff/official briefs commission on Byron incident and says autopsies were delayed
Summary
Ken Blackburn updated the commission on an incident in Byron, saying the investigation is documented but autopsies "were not as timely as he would have liked" and he will work to speed future responses.
Ken Blackburn briefed the Big Horn County Commission on a recent incident in Byron and the department’s response.
Blackburn said staff continue to investigate to "obtain answers," and that the incident is well documented. He noted that autopsies took longer than he preferred and said he would work to get quicker autopsy responses in the future. Blackburn described the investigative process as ongoing and did not announce any formal findings at the meeting.
Next steps: Blackburn will continue investigatory work and pursue timelier autopsy coordination when possible.
