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Cowlitz County Autopsy Surge Explained | Portland News
Cowlitz County’s autopsy numbers are skyrocketing this year—already surpassing last year’s total and on pace to break 2023’s record—with the deadly May chemical spill at Nippon Dynawave Packaging just one major driver. But coroner Dana Tucker warns it’s not the whole story: a spike in suspicious deaths and complex investigations is forcing more autopsies, including cases like a 55-year-old woman found dead in her car and an 18-year-old charged with vehicular homicide. The county’s coroner’s office is now handling a dramatically heavier caseload than ever before. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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