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Coroner's inquest ordered in Paulding death of Heather Turner
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· August 2, 2026
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Key takeaway The Paulding County Coroner's office, led by Lindsey Eberhart Fuller, will conduct a coroner's inquest to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
In Paulding County, an investigation is underway into the death of Heather Turner. The Paulding County Coroner's office, led by Lindsey Eberhart Fuller, will conduct a coroner's inquest to determine the circumstances surrounding her death. The inquest was announced on Friday, and it will put on hold any attempts to officially classify Turner's death as a suicide.
Further details about the inquest and the investigation are available from the Paulding County Coroner's office. For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to the original source, which may provide additional updates as the investigation unfolds.
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Published: August 2, 2026 ·
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