Thursday, October 24, 2019

Butler man found deceased

Today, Oct. 24, 2019 I was called to a field behind a rural residence southeast of Butler at approximately 1:09 PM. 

When I arrived a short time later officers of the Bates County Sheriff's Office took me to a location where they had found a deceased male. Officers had been diligently searching the area for a missing person.

The deceased is identified as Rexford L. Hurshman. Although foul play is not suspected, the cause of Mr. Hurshman's death remains under investigation at this time. I will provide additional information in due time.


Greg D. Mullinax
Coroner of Bates County


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