ASHLAND — Officials are investigating the death of a man found in a creek behind Ashland Cemetery on Monday evening. The Ashland County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Brent Hayton. He was 48. Jenny Taylor, an investigator with the coroner’s office, said Hayton was found in water. She said officials are still trying to determine […]
Ashland County Coroner’s Office
Mapleton teen’s autopsy report reveals cause of death
NANKIN — The death of a teen who collapsed at Mapleton’s Homecoming football game in September was because of myocarditis, according to a Monday afternoon press release from the Ashland County Coroner’s Office. Breanne McKean’s cause of death, myocarditis, is an inflammation of the heart muscles. The press release from the coroner’s office stated myocarditis’ […]
Investigators using teeth to determine ID on human remains found in Ashland
ASHLAND — Investigators are attempting to identify human remains found along Ninth Street over the weekend by matching teeth to dental records. Jenny Taylor, investigator from the Ashland County Coroner’s Office, said Monday the remains — bones and teeth — were sent to Lucas County for an autopsy and positive ID. Autopsy results can take […]