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11/05/2026

MEDIA RELEASE
11/05/2026

Community Assistance Requested

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the next of kin for Gerald Doll, a 58-year-old (DOB: 7/3/1968) white male, who passed away on November 3, 2026, at his residence in Lafayette, Indiana. Mr. Doll stood approximately 6 feet and 2 inches tall and weighed 195 pounds.

If you are related to Mr. Doll 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: [email protected]
The Coroner’s Office appreciates any assistance the public can provide.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/54709/Gerald-Doll_NOK_Media_Release_11052026

11/04/2026

Next of Kin has been located. Thank you to everyone who reached out to help.

10/28/2026

10/22/2026

UPDATED RELEASE
October 22, 2026

Today, Thursday, October 22, 2026, a forensic autopsy was performed at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office, and the preliminary autopsy results are:

Dustin Merrell:
• Preliminary Cause of Death: Pending
• Toxicology: Pending (results may take approximately 6–8 weeks)
• Preliminary Manner of Death: Pending

This is an ongoing investigation with the Lafayette Police Department and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family, and we hope they are respected during such a difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/54656/Dustin-Merrell_Media_Release_Prelim_10222026

10/21/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2026
Death Investigation – Lafayette, Indiana

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 6:46 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office was notified of an unresponsive individual in the 1500 block of Broadway Street in Lafayette, Indiana. The deceased has been positively identified as Dustin Merrell, 37-year-old male, from Lafayette, Indiana.

A forensic autopsy is being scheduled and will be conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

This is an ongoing investigation with the Lafayette Police Department and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office extends its condolences to the family and respectfully requests that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/54646/Dustin-Merrell_Media_Release_10212026

10/16/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2026
Death Investigation – West Lafayette, Indiana

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 3:23 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office was notified of an unresponsive child who was transported to Franciscan East Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at 3:20 p.m. The deceased has been identified as Zariahh Young, 17-months-old female, from West Lafayette, Indiana.

A forensic autopsy will be conducted at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

This is an ongoing investigation with the West Lafayette Police Department, the Indiana Department of Child Services, and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office.

The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office extends its condolences to the family and respectfully requests that their privacy be honored during this difficult time.

No additional information is available for release at this time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/54608/Zariahh-Young_10162026

10/09/2026

Please find the linked September 2026 monthly statistical Coroner’s report below. The following are highlights from this report.

Serving the community around the clock. In September, 71% of deaths reported to the Coroner’s Office came in after normal business hours, underscoring the need for 24/7 availability.

Providing answers for families. The office received 68 death reports in September and accepted 34 for further investigation. Thirteen autopsies were performed to help determine the cause and manner of death.

Fewer reports, but a steady investigative workload. Through September, 590 deaths were reported to the office—16% fewer than during the same period in 2025. However, the number requiring further investigation remained nearly unchanged: 280 compared with 279 last year.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/54575/2026-September-Monthly-Report

10/06/2026

UPDATED RELEASE
October 6, 2026

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office positively identified the deceased as Steven Burkle, 84, of Linden, Indiana. Today, a forensic autopsy was performed at the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office, and the preliminary autopsy results are:

Steven Burkle:
Preliminary Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt Force Injuries due to Motor Vehicle Crash
Toxicology: Pending (Results can take up to 6-8 weeks)
Preliminary Manner of Death: Accident

This is an ongoing investigation with the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office and the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department.

Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family, and we hope they are respected during such a
difficult time.

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/54475/Steven-Burkle-Media-Release-10062026

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