Walthall County Coroner |
Chris Blackwell
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The main goal of the death investigator is to gather as much information from the body of the deceased as possible in order to accurately determine the cause, manner and time of death. While gathering and preserving evidence the investigator should do everything in his/her power to preserve the integrity of the decedent.
The investigator also has a responsibility to the family of the decedent. After the initial investigation it is the coroners responsibility to notify the next of kin. The coroner should also explain to the family his/her decision to have an autopsy performed, why one should be performed, where the decedent will be taken for the procedure and when to expect the body to be returned to the funeral home.
The investigator also has a responsibility to the family of the decedent. After the initial investigation it is the coroners responsibility to notify the next of kin. The coroner should also explain to the family his/her decision to have an autopsy performed, why one should be performed, where the decedent will be taken for the procedure and when to expect the body to be returned to the funeral home.