Wayne County coroner reports 15 cases; three remain pending

May 5, 2026

Coroner Phil Pettine told the committee his office handled 15 cases for the month, seven were sent to Geneva for autopsy, 11 were natural deaths, one was a suicide, and three cases were pending.

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Coroner Phil Pettine reported the office handled 15 cases during the month; seven of those cases were sent to Geneva for autopsies. According to the minutes, causes were identified as 11 natural deaths and one suicide, with three cases still pending further examination.

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