Johnson County Missouri Coroner's Office

03/11/2020

Emil W. Krug was a 64 year-old gentleman who died in Bates County on February 28, 2020. It is believed he had previously been homeless in ...

01/29/2020

Today is the start of Coroner and MDI Recognition Week. This was created to bring recognition and awareness to an industry so often overlooked. Coroners, medical examiners, medicolegal death investigators, and deputy coroners all part of a very niche industry that sees more tragedy than even fathomable.

Thank you to all Last Responders, past and present. We have been through and seen a lot. As for me, I know I can say with confidence that if it weren’t for some of you, I’d be lost. There are times all I want to do is cry. Holding the tiny body of a life that was supposed to flourish and grow. Telling parents their teenager isn’t coming home and then hugging the mom as she punches you. Consoling the dad as he falls to his knees and begs you to tell him you’re wrong. These professionals are entrusted with the responsibility to be the voice of those who can no longer speak.

If you know a last responder, reach out to them this week and show them love and support as well and let them know they aren't alone!

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To the death investigator waking up shaking, having nightmares about your last scene, I see you.

To the death investigator knocking on a door at 03:00 to give a family the worst news of their lives, I see you.

To the death investigator pulling away from a scene just to pull over around the block, out of view - so you can cry for a while, I see you.

To the death investigator looking for evidence in a filthy drug house, while trying not to be stuck by a dirty needle, I see you.

To the death investigator called to an ER scene, interviewing a family that prayed their loved one would survive, I see you.

To the death investigator attempting to maintain composure as you stand questioning parents about the sudden death of their infant and having to ask them to place the doll in the position in which they last saw their child alive, I see you.

To the death investigator searching for a young persons Facebook profile in an attempting to get a tiny glimpse of the lives you’re about to destroy with your notification, I see you.

To the death investigator being told time and time again how “awesome” your job must be, knowing people have NO idea, I see you.

To the death investigator putting your heart and soul into your job, to find truth, provide dignity and help families navigate the worst days of their lives, I see you.

To the death investigator dealing with the most tragic of events, day after day, I see you.

To the death investigator, almost always forgotten, and rarely thanked, I see you.

We stand together, but often alone

We are the last responders

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12/30/2019

The Butler County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance.

BUTLER COUNTY CORONER REQUESTING PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING A BODY RECENTLY FOUND Authorities recently located a body in Butler County. Few details are being released at this time, however the Butler County Coroner’s Office is requesting help in identifying a body that was recently found

12/09/2019

The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting on the 2nd Sunday in December unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit on December 8th, 2019 at 7:00 pm local time, hundreds of thousands of persons commemorate and honor the memory of all children gone too soon.

08/02/2019

This morning Deputy Coroner Troy Armstrong is attending an Identifying Human VS. Non-Human remains courage at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Forensic Crime Center at Washburn University in Topeka, KS.

Armstrong was sponsored for this training as he is a member of the Kansas City Mortuary Operational Response Group (KCRMORG). Armstrong also serves on the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency Missouri-1 Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team.

07/04/2019

We’d like to thank the Warrensburg Police Department, Warrensburg Fire Department, Johnson County Ambulance District and Johnson County Emergency Management Agency for their assistance today!

06/06/2019

Armstrong also serves as a Deputy Coroner with our office and is a member of the Kansas City Regional Mortuary Operational Response Group.

Missouri Task Force 1 member, Warrensburg Fire Department Interim Chief Doyle Oxley and Missouri-1 DMAT/DMORT member, Johnson County Emergency Management Director Troy Armstrong remain deployed as part of the federal

06/04/2019

A newly passed bill increases training and reforms the system. Target 8 speaks to the father who helped with the process.

Coroner Clark Holdren and Deputy Coroner Troy Armstrong attend annual training that covers various death investigation topics as well as other continuing and initial education course throughout the year.

06/01/2019

Be safe around flooded areas!

HENRY COUNTY, MO (KCTV) – A body was found in floodwaters in Henry County on Thursday night.

05/29/2019