Update: Deceased male in Butler from Saturday identified

The Coroner's office responded to a residence on Dove Lane in Butler Saturday morning where a male had been found deceased in a home.

The decedent is identified as 82 year-old Arthur Helmer. Cause of death remains investigation pending testing; however Mr. Helmer may have recently been treated for pneumonia and the ambient temperature in the home was noted to be approximately 21 degrees.

The status of surviving family members to Mr. Helmer is currently unknown. If you have information regarding family, please be in contact with our office. 

If no surviving family is found following a search, it is permissible in Missouri for a 'next friend' to take responsibility for Mr. Helmer's remains if they so desire.

 
Anyone with information may call (660) 679-0009, Option 2, or email greg@batescountycoroner.com.

Respectfully,
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner