08/04/2026
We are honored to announce that our entire office is now fully double board certified, with each member holding both the Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator (C-MDI) certification and the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certification.
This achievement reflects our office's unwavering commitment to professionalism, continuing education, and excellence in medicolegal death investigation. These nationally recognized certifications represent countless hours of training, preparation, and dedication to serving the citizens of Newberry County with the highest standards of integrity and expertise.
Coroner Laura Kneece shared:
“I could not be more proud of our team. Achieving double board certification across our entire office is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to each investigators dedication to this profession. It is both an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Newberry County, and we remain committed to providing compassionate, professional, and exceptional service to our community every day."
Please join us in celebrating this accomplishment for the Newberry County Coroner's Office. We are grateful for the continued support of our community and our public safety partners as we strive to uphold the highest standards in medicolegal death investigation.
With the upmost honor,
Coroner Laura G. Kneece MPA, F-ABMDI, C-MDI
Chief Deputy Coroner Cindy L. Lindler D-ABMDI, C-MDI
Deputy Coroner Desiree Monts PSM, D-ABMDI, C-MDI