Bates County News

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Man Found Deceased In Home In Butler

 Just after 11am Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Bates County Coroner, Greg D. Mullinax, was called to a residence in the 400 block of S. Lyon St. in Butler. A 63 year-old man was found deceased in his home following a wellbeing check requested by family who had not heard from him.

Although this gentleman would have been susceptible to heat issues, the home was well-cooled and the Coroner found no initial indication of hyperthermia.
This report is from the Bates County Coroner, Greg D. Mullinax.


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