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UPDATE: Next of kin has been located.The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating ...
03/16/2026

UPDATE: Next of kin has been located.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the next of kin for Mark Kiser, who passed away on March 15, 2026, at St. Mary Health Care facility in Lafayette, Indiana.

Mr. Kiser was 67 years old (DOB: 12/5/1958). He was approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 165 pounds. He lived in Lafayette, Indiana.

If you are related to Mr. Kiser or have any information that may help locate his next of kin, please contact the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office at:
• Phone: 765-420-7607
• Email: coroner@tippecanoe.in.gov

The Coroner’s Office appreciates any assistance the public can provide.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/52363/Mark-Kiser_-NOK_Media_Release_3162026

Please see the attached media release regarding the preliminary autopsy results for the individual that was found deceas...
03/13/2026

Please see the attached media release regarding the preliminary autopsy results for the individual that was found deceased inside a building located at 525 Northwestern Ave. in West Lafayette, IN.

Preliminary cause of death is asphyxia with toxicology pending and the preliminary manner of death is pending.

No evidence of foul play or significant trauma found at the forensic autopsy.

Our sincerest condolences go out to the decedent's family and friends and we hope they are respected during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/52358/John_Doe_Prelim_COD_MOD_03132026

Please see the below media release regarding a death that occurred on 3/11/2026 inside a building at 525 Northwestern Av...
03/12/2026

Please see the below media release regarding a death that occurred on 3/11/2026 inside a building at 525 Northwestern Ave. in West Lafayette, IN.

We are currently working to obtain legal positive identification and notifying the presumptive individual's next of kin. A forensic autopsy is scheduled for 3/13/2026.

Our sincerest condolences go out to family and friends of the decedent and we hope they are respected during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/52345/John_Doe_03122026

Please see the below media release regarding an unidentified male that was found deceased outside in the 1700 block of S...
03/09/2026

Please see the below media release regarding an unidentified male that was found deceased outside in the 1700 block of Shenandoah Dr, Lafayette, IN.

We are currently working on obtaining legal positive identification and an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, Marth 10, 2026.

Our deepest sympathies go out to family and friends of the decedent and we hope they are respected during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/52325/John_Doe_03092026

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office (TCCOR) provides the following overview of case activity and highlights on trends...
02/26/2026

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office (TCCOR) provides the following overview of case activity and highlights on trends observed during Calendar Year (CY) 2025. This data reflects changes and patterns in the community and the continued demand placed on the Coroner’s Office. These findings demonstrate investigation patterns as well as the sustained high caseload managed by the office.

Overall Case Volume:
CY 2025 was the fifth busiest year in the Coroner’s Office’s recorded history.

Natural Deaths:
The average number of natural deaths investigated per month was 19.

Drug Overdose Deaths:
Drug overdose deaths decreased from 20 in CY 2024 to 12 in CY 2025, representing a 40% reduction.
In these cases, drugs were identified as the sole cause of death, with no additional contributing factors.

Organ and Tissue Donation:
TCCOR authorized 21 eligible decedents to the Indiana Donor Network for organ and tissue donation.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further information or have any questions.

Click the link below to see the full 2025 report!

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/52240/2025-Annual-Report

Please see the below media release regarding the final autopsy and toxicology results for Lennis Mitchell who died on Se...
02/11/2026

Please see the below media release regarding the final autopsy and toxicology results for Lennis Mitchell who died on September 28, 2025

Final cause of death was ruled as Complications of Cardiac Arrest
Final manner of death was ruled as Undetermined.

Our sincerest condolences go out to family and friends of Mr. Mitchell and we hope they are respected during this difficult time.

Please see the below media release regarding the single-vehicle crash that occurred in the area of State Rd. 26 East and...
02/11/2026

Please see the below media release regarding the single-vehicle crash that occurred in the area of State Rd. 26 East and North 900 East in Lafayette, IN.

The decedent has been positively identified as 27 year old Jacob Mahan from Delphi, IN.

Our deepest condolences go out to family and friends of Jacob and we hope they are respected during this difficult time.

UPDATE: next of kin has been located. Thank you to everyone who assisted us in locating them.We are requesting the publi...
02/09/2026

UPDATE: next of kin has been located. Thank you to everyone who assisted us in locating them.

We are requesting the public's assistance in locating next of kin for Mr. Danny K. Bryant (DOB: 09/27/1956), a 69 year old who lived in Lafayette, IN.

If you are related to Mr. Bryant or have information regarding next of kin, please call or email our officee eho

Please see the below media release regarding a single motor vehicle crash that occurred on 2/9/2026 in the area of State...
02/09/2026

Please see the below media release regarding a single motor vehicle crash that occurred on 2/9/2026 in the area of State Rd 26 East and North 900 East in Lafayette, Indiana.

We are currently working on obtaining legal positive identification on the decedent. A forensic autopsy will be performed on 2/10/2026.

Our deepest sympathies go out to family and friends of the decedent and we hope they are respected during this difficult time.

www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/52130/MVC_John_Doe_02092026

Please see the below media release regarding the final autopsy and toxicology results for Rodolfo Requenes Jr. from the ...
02/05/2026

Please see the below media release regarding the final autopsy and toxicology results for Rodolfo Requenes Jr. from the incident that occurred on 11/21/2025.

Final cause of death was ruled as multiple gunshot wounds.
Toxicology showed he had a BAC of 0.150% and caffeine.
Final manner of death was ruled as a homicide.

Our sincerest condolences go out to family and friends of Mr. Requenes and we hope they are respected during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/52108/Rodolfo-Requenes-Jr_Media_final-COD-MOD-Release_252026

Please see the below media releases regarding both motor vehicle crashes that occurred on I-65 on 1/20/2026.Preliminary ...
01/23/2026

Please see the below media releases regarding both motor vehicle crashes that occurred on I-65 on 1/20/2026.

Preliminary autopsy results for both decedents show the cause to be blunt force injuries of the head and torso due to MVC with the manner being accidental.

Our deepest sympathies go out to family and friends of both decedents and we hope they are respected during this difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/51962/MVC_Joshua-Painter_Prelim-COD-MOD_01232026

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/51961/MVC_Richard-Newlin_COD-MOD_01232026

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Lafayette, IN
47901

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