Reporting Highlights
Death of Baby Onyxx: Born with a cleft palate, 2-month-old Onyxx Cooley was apparently otherwise healthy. One morning, his mother awakened to find him unresponsive.
Limited Investigation: An elected Idaho coroner ordered no autopsy, didn’t go to the scene and didn’t interview the parents, steps prescribed by national guidelines.
Low Autopsy Rate: Idaho, which has few rules for coroners, has the nation’s lowest ra...