Follow up death investigation-Chad Gardner

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Idaho State Police
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CASE # N12049214

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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: On November 5, 2012 an autopsy was performed on Chad Vincent Gardner by the Spokane Medical Examiner's Office at the request of Nez Perce County Coroner, Gary William. The cause of death was identified as suffocation due to hanging. Mr. Gardner was housed in a single occupant cell at the Nez Perce County Jail at the time of his death. He was being held for Kootenai County on a Probation Violation. Foul play is not suspected.



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