ABOUT WILL
A lifelong Franklin County Resident, Will is a third generation Coroner for Franklin County. He is currently serving his 20th year in the position. Following his service as a Franklin County Deputy Sheriff, he joined the Franklin County Coroner's Office as a deputy coroner. After earning extensive experience, he was elected Coroner in 2007.
Will's training goes far beyond the State of Kentucky's annual requirements, including the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center Outdoor Recovery and the National Forensic Academy.
Through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Will led the Franklin County Coroner's Office strategically. His leadership brought unwavering service to Franklin County while keeping his staff safe and maintaining the coroner’s office budget.
Will’s service in the Franklin County community is deeply rooted in his passion to take care of people, investigate with integrity and experience, and represent the Capital of Kentucky with poise and professionalism.
TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
Certified Medical Investigator I, II, III, IV, V &
Certified Criminal Investigator, American College of Forensic Examiners
Outdoor Recovery Research & Comparative Osteology, University Of Tennessee
Forensic Anthropology Center
National Forensic Academy
Criminal Justice Information System
Licensed Embalmer & Funeral Director
WHAT DOES THE CORONER DO?
Kentucky law requires that the Coroner’s Office investigate any death of a sudden, violent, or suspicious nature. Any death that occurs outside of a hospital or hospice setting, or within 36 hours of admission to the hospital, requires notification of the Coroner’s Office.
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A CORONER?
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Experience
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Effective Communication
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Knowledge
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Integrity
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Leadership
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Reliability
WHY IS THE CORONER'S OFFICE IMPORTANT?
The principal responsibility of the Coroner is to assure that a death did not occur as a result of foul play. To help determine the manner and cause of death, the investigator may use a variety of investigative techniques including interviews with family members and physicians, scene analysis and photography, and physical examination of the decedent. By obtaining these investigative details, the Coroner may determine the cause and manner of death, and certify the death certificate.
WHEN DOES A CORONER RESPOND?
It is commonly known that the Coroner may respond to unnatural death investigations such as accidents or homicides. However, the coroner also must investigate deaths such as:
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All deaths in the hospital Emergency Department
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All deaths at home without hospice
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Accidental deaths at nursing homes
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Authorizations for cremation
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