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CORONER IDENTIFIES CAUSE OF DEATH IN MISSING CHILD

For Immediate Release From Coroner Richard D. Riffle
NAME: Matthew Glynn
DATE AND TIME OF PRONOUNCED DEATH: 08/06/2024 @ 12:42 p.m.
AGE: 5 years
BIOLOGICAL SEX: Male
PLACE OF DEATH: Farmers Union Canal, W. State St. and W. Alamosa St.; Boise, ID
RESIDENCE: Boise, Idaho
CAUSE OF DEATH: Drowning
MANNER OF DEATH: Accident
SUMMARY:  At approximately 11:52 a.m. on 08/06/2024, the Ada County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to Farmers Union Canal, W. State St. and W. Alamosa St. in Boise, Idaho. 5-year-old Matthew Glynn of Boise, Idaho, was pronounced dead at the scene after being found submerged in water.  Further information pending investigation.

The investigation is being conducted by Boise City Police Department.

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