The autopsy was completed on 2/5. The coroner is awaiting the results of more testing before releasing the cause of death. Anyone have any ideas on what those other tests might be and how long it might take for the coroner to get the results? MOO.
Lake County, IL
Posted on: February 7, 2019
Update: Body Identified (Warren Twp Death Investigation)
On February 5, 2019, the Lake County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on the remains recovered from the burned vehicle. Lake County Coroner Doctor Howard Cooper said, “Through dental records we positively identified the body as Kathleen Ryan, 56, of the 2300 block of East Holt Avenue, Milwaukee. I am awaiting additional testing before releasing the preliminary cause of Kathleen’s death. I have been in close communication with the Ryan family and extend my deepest condolences to them.”