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Enlarged heart likely cause of Pike County teen’s death
Published Monday, February 23, 2009
Preliminary findings may indicate an enlarged heart or an abnormality in a coronary artery was the cause of death for Pike County High School junior Jarred “Bubba” Snell.
Kim Snell, Jarred’s mother, found him not moving and unresponsive Feb. 18 in their home. Jarred was transported to Troy Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead on arrival. The preliminary findings of the Alabama Department of Forensic Science uncovered an enlarged heart and an abnormality in a coronary artery.
But, Pike County Coroner Jerry Williams said the case is not closed.
“We will determine the cause of death after a complete toxicology panel is finished,” Williams said.
Pike County District Attorney Gary McAliley said any time a person dies unattended an autopsy is ordered.
“The main thing we found was that preliminary findings say he died of natural causes,” McAliley said. “He had an enlarged heart and an abnormality in one of his coronary arteries. The doctors with department of forensic science said either one of those conditions would have been enough to cause death.”
McAliley said the final report has not been released, but the DA’s office is not expecting anything other than what has already been found. Snell’s funeral will be held today at 1:30 p.m. in the Pike County High School gymnasium.
Burial will follow the funeral service at the County Line Baptist Church Cemetery in Brundidge. Repass will be held at the Galloway Park Community Center.
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Posted by Bamabunny (anonymous) on February 24, 2009 at 8:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Prayers to family and loved ones.
Posted by haynesambulancetroy (anonymous) on February 24, 2009 at 9:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
From the staff of Haynes Ambulance of Troy our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this time of sorrow. No one knows what caused this my only explanation is that God needed a few more angles for his kingdom. We all know death is never easy but the loss of a child is one thing you are never ready for. To the family please know that we are here for if you ever need us.
Criag Peterson
Operations Manager
Haynes Ambilance Service of Troy
Posted by haynesambulancetroy (anonymous) on February 24, 2009 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
sorry that is:
Craig Peterson
Operations Manager
Haynes Ambulance of Troy
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