Dearborn Co. Coroner Seeking Info Leading to Next of Kin

James Hiner grew up in Colorado, but his last known address was in Lawrenceburg.

James E. Hiner. Photo by the Dearborn County Coroner's Department. 

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – The Dearborn County Coroner’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance.

Deputy Coroner Tara Bailey announced Monday that the department is searching for information leading to next of kin of James E. Hiner.

Hiner was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, but his last known address was in the 500 block of Shipping Street in Lawrenceburg.

According to the Coroner’s Department, both of Hiner’s parents are deceased and he is an only child that never married or had children.

Anyone with information about any aunts, uncles, or cousins should contact the Dearborn County Coroner’s Department.

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