Man Involved in Officer Involved Shooting in Meridian Identified
Coroner Owens identified 41-year-old Christopher E. Williams of Boise as the man shot in an officer-involved shooting on Monday, November 19, 2018. Williams died of multiple gunshot wounds at West Waltman Lane and Meridian Road in Meridian. This case is under the investigation of the Critical Incident Task Force led by Boise Police Department Checkout
Coroner Identifies Victim and Shooter in Murder-Suicide
Coroner Owens identified 69 year-old Elizabeth Boone as the victim of a gunshot wound to the head. According to reports, Elizabeth was transported from Meridian to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center on November 12, 2018 after gunshots fired had been reported to 9-1-1. She was pronounced dead at the hospital at 3:06pm. Coroner Owens identified
Coroner Identifies Man Struck by Car on Boise Bench
Coroner Owens identified 58 year-old Sam Willie Jr. died from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident that occurred at the intersection of South Vista Avenue and west Targee Street in Boise on October 24, 2018. The cause of death is blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle/pedestrian accident. The manner
Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in Crosswalk
26-year-old Sandy J. Hernandez-Nuno died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident that occurred at the intersection of Ustick Road and Eagle Road on October 16, 2018, at approximately 5:25 pm. The cause of death is blunt force trauma and the manner of death has been ruled an accident. The case is
Homicide Victim Identified as Nampa Juvenile
Coroner Owens has identified Roberto Angel Gomez, age 16, of Nampa, Idaho as the homicide victim. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of death is homicide. According to reports the victim was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise the evening of September 25, 2018, after an incident that
Coroner Identifies Boise Man Killed in Single Vehicle Rollover Crash on September 11, 2018
Coroner Owens has identified James C. Hunt, age 69, of Boise, Idaho, as the victim of a single vehicle rollover crash. The cause of death was blunt force trauma due to a single vehicle rollover crash. The manner of death was accidental. The victim died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle rollover crash that
Pedestrian Killed at the Intersection of Cole Road and Hummel Drive Identified by Coroner
Coroner Owens has identified Glenys E. Jenson, age 83, of Boise, Idaho, as the victim of a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle collision. The cause of death was blunt force injuries due to a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle collision. The manner of death was accidental. According to reports the victim was struck by a motor vehicle
Boise Man Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound of the Head
Coroner Owens has identified Winston Harrison, age 38, of Boise, Idaho, as the victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound of the head. The cause of death was gunshot wound of the head. The manner of death was suicide. According to reports the victim had been firing his gun near 32nd Street and Hill Road after
UPDATE: Man Killed Following Idaho Center Altercation Identified
Coroner Identifies Man Who Died Following Idaho Center Altercation Coroner Owens identified 24-year-old Pedro A. Fernandez-Ramirez as the man who died after an altercation at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Fernandez-Ramirez was pronounced dead at 10:35 am at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. According to reports he was transported
Victim of Motor Vehicle Collision Near Firebird Raceway Identified by Coroner
Coroner Owens has identified Kathy Jo Jennings, age 43, of Emmett, Idaho, as the victim of a motor vehicle collision on August 10, 2018. The cause of death was blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle collision. The manner of death was accidental. The victim died of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision
Eagle Resident Identified as Victim of Bicycle vs. Motor Vehicle Collision on August 13, 2018
Coroner Owens has identified Joann Baker, age 71, of Eagle, Idaho, as the victim of a bicycle vs. motor vehicle collision on August 13, 2018. The cause of death was blunt force trauma due to a bicycle vs. motor vehicle collision. The manner of death was accidental. According to reports, the victim was struck by
Victim of July 29th Incident at Lucky Peak Reservoir Identified by Coroner
Coroner Owens has identified Christian Vernon Dale, age 21, of Boise, Idaho, as the decedent of an incident at Lucky Peak Reservoir on July 29, 2018. The cause of death is pending. The manner of death was accidental. According to reports, the victim was boating with friends at Lucky Peak Reservoir on July 29, 2018,
81 Year Old Female Identified as Victim of Motor Vehicle Accident on August 10th
Coroner Owens has identified Julia Pettit, 81, of Nampa, Idaho, as the victim of a motor vehicle accident on August 10, 2018. The cause of death was blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle accident. The manner of death was accidental. The victim died from blunt force trauma injuries sustained in a motor vehicle
Coroner Identifies Teen Drowning Victim
Coroner Owens has identified Rigoberto Alvarenca-Coello, age 16, of Middleton, Idaho, as the drowning victim in the Boise River near Main Street and Star Road, in Star, Idaho, July 30. The cause of death was drowning. The manner of death was accidental. According to reports, the victim was swimming with friends on July 29, when
Coroner Identifies Drowning Victim of Dierkes Lake Incident in Twin Falls, Idaho
Coroner Owens has identified Fernando Estrada, age 19, of Wendell, Idaho, as the victim of a drowning. The incident occurred on July 24; the death was pronounced on July 31. The cause of death was drowning. The manner of death was accidental. The victim was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center on July 24,
Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Killed Near Cardon Street in Eagle, Idaho on August 6, 2018
Coroner Owens has identified Nickolas G. Cereceres, age 23, of Boise, Idaho, as the victim of a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle collision in Eagle, Idaho, on August 6. The cause of death was blunt force injuries due to a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle collision. The manner of death was accidental. The Ada County Coroner’s Office
Coroner Identifies Victim of Single Vehicle Crash on July 21, 2018
Coroner Owens has identified Brittani Dawn Gibson, age 30, of Owyhee, Nevada, as the victim of a fatal single vehicle crash on July 21, 2018. The cause of death was blunt force trauma due to a single vehicle crash. The manner of death was ruled an accident. According to reports the victim was traveling eastbound
Coroner Identifies Victim of Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident on July 22, 2018
Coroner Owens has identified Herbert Douglas Moran, age 36, of Meridian, Idaho as the victim of a fatal motor vehicle accident on Ten Mile Road near the Ustick Road intersection on Sunday, July 22, 2018. The cause of death was blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle accident. The manner of death was an
Coroner Identifies Female Found Deceased in Parked Vehicle on July 18
Coroner Owens has identified Savanna Jo Hoover, age 24, of Boise, as the deceased female found in a parked vehicle in the 2300 block of S. Annett Street, Boise, on July 18, 2018. An autopsy has been completed and the manner and cause of death are pending toxicology results which may take several weeks to
Coroner Identifies Victim of Single Motorcycle Accident Near Broadway Exit on Eastbound I-84, July 11
Coroner Owens has identified the victim of the single motorcycle accident that occurred on July 11, 2018, near the Broadway Exit, eastbound on I-84, as Gary M. Rupert, age 52, of Meridian Idaho. The cause of death was blunt force trauma. The manner of death was accident. According to reports, the victim was not wearing
Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in Meridian Homicide
Coroner Owens has identified Crystal Dena Wilson, age 36, of Meridian, Idaho, as the woman killed on Thursday, July 5, 2018. The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head; the manner of death has been ruled a homicide. The case is being investigated as a murder suicide. The case is under investigation
Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Meridian July 5, 2018
Coroner Owens has identified Daniel Jonathan Cobb, age 46, of Meridian, Idaho, as the man killed on Thursday, July 5, 2018, by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The manner of death was suicide. The case is being investigated as a murder suicide. The case is under investigation by the Meridian Police Department. Checkout
Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Altercation with Law Enforcement
Coroner Owens identified 33 year-old Daniel Isaiah Norris of Meridian, Idaho as the man killed in an altercation with Meridian Police Officers on July 1, 2018. Norris died of multiple gunshot wounds after an altercation with law enforcement. This case is under investigation by the Critical Incident Task Force. Checkout Coroner Owens’ official release document
Man Killed in Meridian Officer Involved Shooting Identified
Coroner Owens identified 48 year-old Robert L. Barton, of Boise, as the man killed during an officer involved shooting. According to reports, on Saturday June 23, 2018 Meridian Police responded to a domestic disturbance call and events resulted in an officer involved shooting. Barton was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. The cause of
Coroner Identifies Driver Involved in Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-84
Coroner Owens identified 42 year-old Illa D. Tsar as the driver of the semi-truck involved in the multi-vehicle collision that occurred on June 17, 2018. Positive dental identification has been made and proper notification to the family has taken place. The cause of death is thermal and inhalation injuries due to a multi-motor vehicle collision.
Coroner Officially Identifies 3 Mountain Home Victims in Fiery Crash
Coroner Owens has identified 21 year-old Karlie A. Westall, 26 year-old Lawrence Paul Manlapit III and 23 year-old Carlos V. Johnson as the victims killed after the SUV they were in was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-84 June 17, 2018. The accident occurred on eastbound I-84 beneath the Cloverdale overpass. Johnson was the
Coroner Confirms Four Fatalities in I-84 Accident
Coroner Owens has confirmed four people died in a multiple vehicle fatality on June 16, 2018 on I-84 in Boise. The accident occurred eastbound I-84, mile marker 47 at 11:33PM. The forensic identification process will be taking place over the next several days due to the conditions of the decedents. Once forensic identification is made
Coroner Identifies Man's Body Found in Eagle
Coroner Owens identified 44 year-old Jordan Kelsch, of Kuna, as the man’s body found in Eagle on May 29, 2018. At the time of his death, Kelsch was working near Glen Stuart Lane in Eagle. The cause and manner of death are pending further testing and investigation. Toxicology is pending and results may take several
Coroner Identifies Caldwell Man's Cause of Death
37 year-old Ian Stone was pronounced dead at 9:54pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Coroner Owens identified the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head. The manner of death is a suicide. According to reports, Ian Stone was transported from a Caldwell residence to Saint Alphonsus
UPDATE: Caldwell Homicide Victim and Cause of Death Identified
Coroner Owens identified 29 year-old Jaclyn Dawn Zabel as the victim of a homicide in Caldwell this morning. She was pronounced dead at 7:07am at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. The cause of death has been ruled a single gunshot wound to the head. The manner of death is homicide. According to reports, Jaclyn was
Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Work Related Accident
Coroner Owens identified 65 year-old Antonio Barroso Garcia, of Nampa, as the man killed while working at the old Hewlett Packard facility on Chinden Boulevard in Boise. Garcia died of blunt force trauma of the head and neck that was sustained from a work related accident on May 23, 2018. Toxicology is pending and results
Child's Body Recovered from Car Fire Identified
DNA results positively identified 4 year-old Alliee Rose, of Boise, as the young female recovered from a car that caught fire in the Walmart parking lot at 8300 W. Overland Rd in Boise on April 10, 2018. At this time there are no additional details that are available for release. The investigation is being conducted
Man Killed in Head-On Crash Identified
82 year-old Joe M. Lorah, of Boise, was identified by Coroner Owens as the victim of a car accident on Maple Grove Rd on Monday, May 21, 2018. Lorah died of traumatic blunt force injuries of the chest that were sustained from a motor vehicle collision. He was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Mountain Biker Killed in Accident Identified
Coroner Owens identified 38 year-old Jason Delgadillo, of Boise, as the man killed in a mountain biking accident on a trail north of Highway 55 and Avimor Rd on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The cause and manner are pending further testing and investigation. Checkout Coroner Owens’ official release document for more information.
Man Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver Identified
Coroner Owens identified 24 year-old Zachary Spoolstra, of Nampa, as the man killed in a motor vehicle vs. motorcycle accident on Sunday, May 6, 2018 near the intersection of Idaho Center Blvd and East Gate Blvd, in Nampa. Mr. Spoolstra was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead of his
Memorial for the Forgotten
(Boise, ID) – The Ada County Coroner’s Office is hosting a Memorial for the Forgotten on Wednesday, May 9th at 10am at Cloverdale Funeral Home at the Mausoleum at Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery-SW Corner of Fairview and Cloverdale. The Coroner’s Office has 11 unclaimed or abandoned remains that will be placed in the crypt
Coroner Identifies Body Found in Boise River
Coroner Owens identified the body found in a Boise riverbed as that of 46 year-old Anthony Lamont Brower, of Boise. His body was found near Veteran’s Memorial Park on April 30, 2018 at 1:30pm. Brower was identified by his dental records. Toxicology is pending and results can take several weeks to return. Foul play is
Man Killed in Ustick Car Crash Identified
Coroner Owens identified 65 year-old Lawrence Lee Morton Jr as the victim of a vehicle accident near the intersection of E. Ustick Road and N. Veraldo Avenue on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Mr. Morton Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. He died of blunt force trauma injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident. Toxicology
Man Killed in Downtown Apartment Identified
Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Downtown Boise Coroner Owens identified 64 year-old David Castro Vargas of Boise as the victim of multiple stab wounds on Friday April 13, 2018 at the Civic Plaza Apartments on Front Street in downtown Boise. According to the autopsy, Mr. Vargas died of multiple stab wounds to the head, neck
Body Found in Car in North Boise Identified
Coroner Owens identified the body found in north Boise as 48 year-old Frank William Sutton of Boise. Mr. Sutton was found in his vehicle near 2013 N. 7th Street. An autopsy has been completed and at this time, found play is not suspected and the cause of death is pending toxicology results which can take
Teen Killed in Highway 21 Accident Identified
Coroner Owens identified 18 year-old Matthew Wright, of Boise, as the victim of a motor vehicle accident on Highway 21 on March 26, 2018. The cause of death is blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle accident. The investigation is being conducted by the Boise Police Department. Checkout Coroner Owens’ official release document for
Boy Killed in Horseback Riding Accident Identified
Coroner Owens identified 11 year-old Ethan Zollman, of Council, as the victim of a horseback riding accident. Ethan died of blunt force trauma. He was transported to St. Luke’s Boise Pediatric Intensive Care Unit where he was pronounced dead on Friday March 30, 2018. Checkout Coroner Owens’ official release document for more information.
Woman Who Died After Being Rear-Ended Identified
Coroner Dotti Owens identified 63 year-old Pamela S. Sherman as the victim of an auto accident on March 5, 2018. Sherman died on March 8, 2018 at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. The cause of death is severe blunt force trauma due to rear impact by another vehicle. According to reports, Sherman’s vehicle was impacted
Meridian Man Killed in Single Vehicle Accident Identified
Coroner Owens identified 29 year-old David Taylor Jones, of Meridian, as the man killed in a single vehicle accident that occurred around 1:40 this morning at the top of the westbound off-ramp on the north side of the Eagle Rd overpass. The cause of death has been ruled as blunt force trauma due to a
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Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in Officer Involved Shooting
Coroner Owens identified 53 year-old Kerry Lee Nield as the person shot and killed during an officer involved shooting in Gooding County. Nield was pronounced dead at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise after being life flighted there. The cause of death is a perforating gunshot wound of the abdomen. The incident is under
Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Fairview Hit and Run
Coroner Owens identified 20 year-old Abdulaziz Alenezi, of Boise, as the man killed after being struck by a car on Fairview Avenue on January 11, 2018. According to reports Abdulaziz was outside his vehicle near Fairview and Shamrock when he was struck. He died of blunt force trauma due to the motor vehicle impact. This
Coroner Identifies Officer Involved Shooting Victim
Coroner Owens identified the man shot during an officer involved shooting in Boise on January 4, 2017. 27 year-old Robert Hansen died after an exchange with law enforcement during a routing traffic stop at 111 South 27th Street. The incident is under investigation by the critical incident task force lead by Idaho State Police. Checkout
Coroner Identifies Body Found at Diversion Dam
Coroner Owens identified the body found near Diversion Dam on December 30, 2017 as 39 year-old James Deek Kluza, of Pocatello. Foul play is not suspected and the cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results, which can take several weeks to return. This case is currently under investigation by the Ada County Sheriff’s
Coroner Identifies Woman Struck in Crosswalk
Coroner Owens identified the 68 year-old woman who was struck by a car in the crosswalk on December 19, 2017. Barbara Whittaker died from injuries she sustained in the accident on December 27, 2017. According to reports, on December 19, Barbara Whittaker was struck by a vehicle while in the crosswalk on west Ustick and
Coroner Identifies Woman’s Body Recovered From House Fire
Coroner Owens identified 66 year-old Carla Coleman, aka Mary Francis Coleman, as the woman recovered from her residence on West Victory Road in Boise on December 20, 2017. The cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results which can take several weeks to return. The cause of death is not fire related. The case
Coroner Identifies Man Killed at I-84 and Ten Mile
Coroner Owens identified 21 year-old Gabriel Hon, of Nampa, as the man killed in a car accident at I-84 and Ten Mile on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Hon died of blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle accident. Mr. Hon was the single occupant and unrestrained driver of a vehicle that struck the back
Body Found Under Broadway Avenue Overpass Identified
Coroner Owens identified 60 year-old James Leland Smith as the man’s body which was found near Findley Street and Diamond Avenue under the Broadway Avenue Overpass on December 10, 2017. An autopsy revealed no obvious injuries that would result in death. At this time the cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results which
Teenager's Cause of Death Released
14 year-old Destiney M. Jacobs of Nampa was pronounced dead on December 6, 2017 at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. The cause of death is blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle accident. The manner of death has been ruled an accident. According to reports, Destiney was an unrestrained passenger in a vehicle that
Women Killed In Eagle Car Accident Identified
The Ada County Coroner identified 25 year old Jayme Ballard, of Eagle, as the woman killed in a single car rollover accident that occurred Saturday December 3, 2016 on Linder Road. Ballard died of blunt force trauma injuries. She sustained these injuries when ejected from the passenger seat during the crash. The cause of the
Teenager Killed in Simco Rd. Car Accident Identified
Coroner Owens identified the victim of a deadly car accident on Simco Road east of Boise on Thursday November 23rd. 17 year-old Talon Owens, of Boise was the driver of a vehicle traveling on Simco Road when he lost control. The vehicle rolled and he was ejected. Talon was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
Five Mile & Ustick Car Accident Victim Identified
Coroner Owens identified 48 year-old Jeana Walker, of Boise, as the victim of a single car accident at Five Mile and Ustick on November 19, 2017. The cause of death is listed as blunt force trauma and the manner of death is being reported as an accident. Toxicology is pending and results make take several
Motorcyclist Killed on State Street Identified
Coroner Owners identified 61 year old Lance Hitt, of Middleton, as the man killed on Saturday November 11, 2017 on State Street, west of Glenwood. Hitt was riding a motorcycle and died of blunt force trauma due to a motorcycle vs vehicle accident that occurred. Toxicology results are pending and may take several weeks to
Woman Struck and Killed on Eagle Rd Identified
24 year-old Madeline Duskey, of Boise, was identified by Coroner Owens as the woman struck by pickup in the northbound travel lane of Eagle Rd as she was crossing. Duskey was transported to Eagle Saint Alphonsus Hospital and pronounced dead early Saturday morning. This case is under investigation by the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. Checkout
Body Recovered after Meridian Home Invasion and Fire Identified
Coroner Owens released the identify of the man’s body found in the Meridian House fire last month. The identify was withheld pending positive identification. DNA analysis has returned with a positive match to 35 year-old Pavel L. Florea, of Nampa. His body was recovered from the residence at 1570 W. Amity Road in Meridian on
Man Found Dead in Vehicle in Meridian Identified
Coroner Owens identified 32 year-old Marshal Fulp, of Boise, as the man found dead of a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Fulp was in his vehicle in the 3700 block of North Stone Creek Way, at the time of his death. According to reports, Mr. Fulp was a suspect in a reported rape
Man Killed in State Street Car Accident Identified
Coroner Owens identified 28 year-old Timothy J. Polston, of Meridian, as the man hilled in a motor vehicle accident near State and Bogart Lane on October 14, 2017. Polston was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center where he died of his injuries sustained in the accident. The cause of death is blunt force trauma
Pedestrian Hit and Killed on Broadway Avenue Identified
Coroner Owens identified 75 year old Robert K. Olinger, of Boise, as the man who died after being struck by a car on Broadway Avenue at Richman Street on Sunday October 15, 2017. Olinger was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after the accident and died from his injuries. The cause of death has
Woman Killed in Meridian Home Invasion and Fire Identified
Ada County Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in Meridian House Invasion and Fire Coroner Owens identified 84 year-old Carmen Ione Abbott as the woman killed in the Meridian home invasion and fire on September 28, 2017. The cause of death was ruled as carbon monoxide poisoning. Manner of death was ruled as a homicide. Abbott was
Woman Killed After Being Hit By Car Identified
Coroner Owens identified 33 year-old Menite Milien as the woman killed after being hit by a car on Sunday, October 1, 2017 shortly before 7pm. According to reports, Ms. Milien was walking on the sidewalk when she was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of S. Maple Grove and W. Brookview Drive in Boise.
Update on Meridian Fire and Deaths
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: DOTTI OWENS, MA, D-ABMDI, ADA COUNTY CORONER DATE OF RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 THE ADA COUNTY CORONER ‘ S OFFICE RESPONDED TO 1570 W. AMITY ROAD IN MERIDIAN IDAHO, YESTERDAY AT 12:00PM. MY OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED AT 09:05AM; HOWEVER DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SCENE AND THE INABILITY TO ENTER,
Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in Meridian Car Accident
Coroner Owens identified 73-year-old Patricia Ann Shannon, of Meridian, as the victim killed in a car accident Thursday September 21, 2017 on Fairview, near Eagle Rd. Shannon was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center where she died from her injuries. The manner of death has been ruled an accident. The case is under investigation
Inmate Killed at Idaho State Correctional Institute Identified
Coroner Owens identified 52 year-old Glenn Arthur Cox as the inmate who died from injuries related to an assault. The Ada County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the Idaho State Correctional Institute at 2am Friday September 22, 2017. A full autopsy has been completed and toxicology has been ordered. Toxicology results may take several weeks
Motorcyclist Killed on Federal Way Identified
(Boise, Id) – Coroner Owens identified 49 year-old Micheal Crist, of Boise, as the victim of a motorcycle vs vehicle accident on Federal Way and Broadway North Exit on September 6, 2017. Crist died of blunt force trauma due to the accident. The cause of death has been ruled an accident. The accident is under
Body Recovered from Boise Canal Identified
Coroner Owens identified 45 year-old Kevin Self, of Garden City, was the man recovered from a Boise Canal on August 8, 2017. The autopsy is complete and foul play is not suspected. The cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results which can take several weeks to return. The case is currently under investigation
Man Killed while Riding Motorized Bicycle Identified
Coroner Owens identified 54 year-old Marvin Ott as the man killed after striking a vehicle with his motorized bicycle on July 22, 2017. Mr. Ott fell after the collision and struck his head on the concrete curb. He was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Alcohol and/or drugs
Notification of Death
Ada County Coroner’s Office was notified by Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center ICU of the death of 29 year-old Melinda M. Salas. At this time the cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results which can take several weeks to return. Checkout Coroner Owens’ official release document for more information.
Man Killed in Swan Falls Rd Car Accident Identified
Coroner Owens identified 61 year-old Rusty Schwinn, of Eagle, as the man killed Friday July 14, 2017 in rollover vehicle accident. Mr. Schwinn was transported from Swan Falls Rd. in Kuna to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries. The accident occurred at approximately 8:14pm on Swan Falls Rd and King
Teen Who Drowned at Quinn's Pond Identified
Coroner Owens identified 15 year-old Eieu-Donne Eca, of Boise, as the teen who drowned at Quinn’s Pond in Boise on Friday July 14, 2017. Eca was tranported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after going under the water while swimming from friends. The accident is currently under investigation by the Boise Police Department. Checkout Coroner
Body Found on Boise River Island Identified
Coroner Owens has identified the remains as those of 34 year-old Andrew Joseph Lee Gatten, of Meridian. Mr. Gatten’s body was recovered July 11, 2017 from a small island/sand bar on the Boise River west of Willow Lane. He was in advance decomposition stage. Positive identification was made by the Ada County Coroner’s Office Forensic
Ada County Coroner Identifies Body Found Behind Boise Business
Coroner Owens identified 27 year-old Manuel Mejia, of Dublin, California, as the man found in the parking lot behind Mor Furniture on Fairview, in Boise, on Sunday July 9, 2017. Cause of death is not related to injury and is pending toxicology results which can take several weeks to return. This case is under investigation
Ada County Coroner Identifies Valley County Victim
Coroner Owens identified 73 year-old Adele Valois, of Arizona, as the victim from a fatal car accident on Hwy 55 in Valley County on Monday June 26, 2017. Valois was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center where she died. Valois was the driver of the vehicle that left the road and ended upside down
Coroner Identifies Man Found in Canal
Coroner Owens identified 31 year-old Jared Tate Maupin, of Boise as the man found in a canal near the 4100 block of N. Eagle Rd. on Sunday June 25, 2017. An autopsy has been completed and no foul play is suspected. Toxicology results are pending and may take several weeks to return. Checkout Coroner Owens’
Ada County Coroner Identifies Cole Rd. Motorcycle Victim
23 year-old Aleksandr Tymoshchuk, of Meridian, was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:04 am on June 22, 2017. Cause of death has been determined as blunt force trauma due to a motorcycle accident. Toxicology is pending. The accident is under investigation by Boise Police. Checkout Coroner Owens’ official release document for more information.
Ada County Coroner Identifies State St. Motorcycle Victim
Coroner Owens identified 63 year-old Jack Lee Montgomery as the victim killed in a motorcycle accident on State Street on June 21, 2017. He was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The accident occurred about 11:01 pm on June 21 on State St. near Sycamore Dr. in Boise. Toxicology
Coroner Identifies Elmore County Accident Victim
28 year-old Felisha Camacho, of Boise, was transporter to Saint Alphonsus where she died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on I-84 in Elmore County on June 20, 2017 at approximately 1:13 pm. According to reports, Ms Camacho was the driver of a westbound 1-84 vehicle when she lost control and
Coroner Identifies Warm Springs Motorcycle Victim
52 year-old Craig Carlisle, of Boise, was transported to Saint Alphonsus where he died from injuries sustained in the motorcycle vs vehicle accident that occurred at Star Crest Drive and Warm Springs in Boise, shortly before 8:00 pm on June 19, 2017. Toxicology is pending and may take several weeks for results to return. Checkout
Coroner Identifies Man Found at Camel's Back Park
(Boise, ID) – 49 year old Michael E. Lorenz, of Mountain Home, was found deceased in a pick-up parked at Camel’s Back Park on May 27, 2017. An autopsy has been completed, however the cause and manner of death will remain pending until toxicology results are complete. These outside test results could take several weeks
Man Killed in Accident at Firebird Raceway Identified
Ada County Coroner Identifies Man Killed at Firebird Raceway 65 year-old Daniel L. Barton has been identified by the Ada County Coroner as the man killed in an accident at Firebird Raceway today. Barton, of Post Falls, died of blunt force trauma due to the accident that occurred at the race track off Highway 16.
Kuna Man Killed in Vehicle Accident Identified
The Ada County Coroner has identified 22-year-old Weston Rich Bailey, of Kuna, as the man killed late last night on Swan Falls Road. Bailey died of blunt force trauma due to a major motor vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of Kuna Mora Road and Swan Falls Road just before midnight. Toxicology is pending
Memorial for the Forgotten
(Boise, ID) – The Ada County Coroner’s Office is hosting a Memorial for the Forgotten on Friday May 12th at 10am at Cloverdale Funeral Home at the Mausoleum at Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery-SW Corner of Fairview and Cloverdale. The Coroner’s Office has seven unclaimed or abandoned remains dating back to 2012. In order to
Coroner Identifies Women Killed While Walking Dog
(Boise, Id) – The Ada County Coroner identified 57 year-old Kelly J. Hall as the woman killed after being hit by a car this morning. Hall died of blunt force trauma due to motor vehicle/pedestrian accident that occurred near Amity Road and Market Street. The case is currently under investigation by the Boise Police Department.
Foothills Shooter Identified – UPDATE
42 year-old Benjamin C. Barnes of Boise died of a gunshot wound of the chest. There were a total of two gunshot wounds, one fatal one non-fatal. Mr. Barnes was repeatedly threatening Hulls Gulch hikers and shot and killed one dog before being confronted by the Boise City Police. The Ada County Critical Incident Task
Fatal Fairview Car Accident Victim Identified
Early this morning the Ada County Coroner’s Office was notified of a motor vehicle fatality at the intersection of W. Fairview Ave. and Bluff Street in Boise. It was reported there were multiple individuals in the vehicle at the time of the accident. It was presumed that the decedent was a back seat passenger and
Man Killed During Officer Involved Shooting in Kuna Identified
32 year old Ramon Milanez, of Nampa, dies of multiple gunshot wounds after an officer involved shooting that occurred January 24, 2017 in Kuna. The manner of death is listed as homicide. The incident is under investigation by the Critical Incident Task Force lead by Idaho State Police. To read the full report from the
Man Stabbed to Death at Local Bar Identified
21 year old Daviel Ruiz-Gomez, of Meridian, was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after receiving multiple stab wounds at China Blue in Boise (6th and Main). Mr. Ruiz-Gomez remained on life support until Tuesday January 17, 2017. Manner of death is listed as homicide. This case is under investigation by the Boise Police
Coroner Identifies Boise Gunshot Victim
Ada County Coroner Identifies Gunshot Victim (Boise, Id) – 20 year old Ryan H. Banks, of Boise, died of a gunshot wound to the chest. The Coroner’s Office was notified of a suspected homicide at 3:05am on Friday January 6, 2017 and was dispatched after the scene was secured. Mr. Banks was pronounced dead at
Woman Killed in Apartment Complex Fire Identified
Ada County Coroner Identifies Fire Victim 45 year old Wendy Comfort, a resident of the Arbor Crossing Apartments on West Stoker Lane was pronounced dead on Saturday December 10, 2016. A fire broke out in the early afternoon at the apartment complex. An autopsy has been completed but the cause and manner are pending toxicology
Man Killed in Nampa Bicycle Accident Identified
52 year old Cruz Alegria, of Nampa, was pronounced dead at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center on November 16, 2016 as a result of blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle vs. bicycle accident that occurred November 10, 2016 at cross streets Midland and Lonestar in Nampa. The cause of the accident is under
Man Killed in Officer Involved Shooting Identified
33 year-old Marco L. Romero was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after a confrontation with law enforcement near Clark Street and Roosevelt in Boise. Romero was pronounced dead at 15:49 Friday November 11th. The cause of death is multiple gunshot wounds. Checkout Coroner Owens’ official release document for more information.
UPDATE: Cause of Death in May Car Crash Near Swan Falls Determined
November 4, 2016: The investigation of 17 year old Clayton S. Tully’s cause of death has been completed. The cause of death being severe blunt force trauma due to motor vehicle accident. Alcohol intoxication was a contributing factor with a blood alcohol level of .275% May 29th 2016: 17 year old Clayton Tully of Meridian
Man's Body Found in Boise Parking Lot Identified
The Ada County Coroner identified 19 year-old Charles P. Chambers, of Boise, as the individual found in a parking lot on Maple Grove in Boise on Wednesday October 26, 2016. Identification was found in a vehicle on Maple Grove. Cause of death is pending. This case is under investigation by the Boise Police Department. Checkout
Man Killed in Officer Involved Shooting Identified
52 year-old Anthony Ray Bauer, of Idaho, died of multiple gunshot wounds after an officer involved shooting that occurred early this morning at the Garden City Police Department. This incident is under investigation by the Critical Incident Task Force lead by the Idaho State Police. Checkout Coroner Owens’ official release document for more information.
Body Found in car in the Foothills Identified
The Coroner’s Office was notified to respond to a body found in a vehicle located in Boise City jurisdiction on the Ada County side of the Ada County/Boise County Line. Due to condition of the body, forensic identification was necessary. Forensic results have been returned with a positive match to 61 year-old Mark Rodney Irwin,
Man Killed in Fork Lift Accident Identified
41 year old Dennis Marsh, of Boise, died of severe crushing injuries. Mr. Marsh was at work at Lactalis American Group, Inc., in Nampa, when he was reportedly crushed between a fork lift and a warehouse shelving unit. He was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced at 2:53PM. The incident
Man Killed Riding Motorcycle Identified
34 year old Nathan L. Garrett of Meridian died of blunt force trauma according to the Ada County Coroner. He was the driver and only person on the motorcycle when he reportedly lost control, striking a curb just east of Woodbury and Larchmont in Meridian on Tuesday September 13, 2016. The motorcycle slid through the intersection and
Man's Body Found in Boise Front Yard Identified
The Ada County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to a man found in a front yard on Longmont Ave on Wednesday September 14, 2016. The man has been identified as 59 year old Jeffery Elbert Day of Boise. An autopsy has been completed and the cause of death will be pending toxicological results which can take
Man Pulled From Pond Later Dies
21 year old Joseph A. Klonowski was recovered from a pond near the intersection of Chinden Boulevard and Highway 16 at 11am on Tuesday September 13, 2016. He was transported to Saint Alphponsus Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 1:07PM. According to reports, the vehicle he was driving left the road and
Child killed in Canyon County Car Crash Identified
Ada County Coroner Identifies Child Killed in Canyon County Car Crash (Boise, ID) – 5 year old Vaeria Lopez, of Caldwell, died of blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle accident that occurred around 4:45PM on Sunday August 21, 2016 at the intersection of Marsing and Riverside Road, in Canyon County. The cause of
Man Killed in Three Vehicle Accident in Nampa Identified
(Boise, ID) – 19 year old Jeffery J. Hiscox, of Boise, was killed on Thursday August 18, 2016 in a motor vehicle accident at approximately 9:00PM on Greenhurst Road and Locust Lane. Hiscox died of blunt force trauma after being transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. He was pronounced dead at 10:05PM. The cause of
Coroner Identifies Child who Drowned
5 year old IIai Mizrachi-Gabbitas has been identified by the Ada County Coroner. He was transported to St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 6:55PM on Tuesday August 9, 2016. The manner of death has been ruled an accidental drowning. Checkout Coroner Owens’ official release document for more information.
Man pulled from the Boise River identified
62 year old Micheal Rolland Allen, of Boise, was recovered from the Boise River at Ann Morrison Park near the Americana Blvd entrance on Tuesday night. The autopsy revealed no obvious signs of trauma. This case is being investigated as a drowning and no foul play is suspected. However, at this time the cause and
Coroner Identifies Man Who Fell into Snake River
The Ada County Coroner has identified 22 year old Devin Mazac of Boise as the man who was swept downriver while fishing on the Snake River on Sunday July 3, 2016. Mazac’s body was recovered from the Snake River/Swan Falls Dam area last night at about 6:30. The cause of death has been listed as
Ada County Coroner's Office Receives International Accreditation
(Boise, ID) – The Ada County Coroner’s Office has received accreditation from the International Association of Coroner’s and Medical Examiners (IAC&ME). The Accreditation Auditors endorsement means that the Ada County Coroner’s Office makes every effort to provide the highest level of service to the citizens, neighbors and visitors of Ada County. “This is accomplished by