This coroner's report documents the investigation of the death of Kyre Cerridwyn Baker, a 22‑year‑old white female from Hamilton, Ohio, who was found deceased in a wooded area near Hill Avenue and Bank Avenue on May 5, 2024 at approximately 7:30 PM. The report, prepared by Butler County Coroner Lisa K. Mannix, M.D., records the decedent’s personal details, the scene of the incident, and the timeline of the investigation. An autopsy performed on May 6, 2024 by Dr. Russell Uptegrove at the Butler County Morgue determined the cause of death to be cerebral hypoxia resulting from hanging, and the manner of death was ruled a suicide. Toxicology testing was conducted, though specific results are not listed. Identification was established via fingerprint comparison after the decedent was found without personal identification; drug paraphernalia was discovered on her person. The report notes involvement of Hamilton City Police Department, and the funeral services were arranged through Rose Hill Funeral Home. The document is signed by the coroner on June 27, 2024.
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Decedent Identification and Demographic Profile
Details the name, age, race, sex, birthdate, and residential address of Kyre Cerridwyn Baker, along with the method of identity confirmation via fingerprints.
Scene Description and Incident Timeline
Specifies the location of death (woods near Hill Ave. and Bank Ave., Hamilton), dates of incident start and end, and the time the body was found.
Cause and Manner of Death Determination
Autopsy findings indicating cerebral hypoxia due to hanging, with the manner of death officially ruled as suicide.
Autopsy and Toxicology Procedures
Information on the autopsy performed by Dr. Russell Uptegrove on May 6, 2024 at the Butler County Morgue, including the fact that a toxicology report was ordered.
Law Enforcement and Funeral Service Involvement
Lists the agencies involved (Hamilton City Police Department) and the funeral home handling disposition (Rose Hill Funeral Home).