Lake County coroner denies allegations she vandalized Hobart apartment, car of husband

HOBART | Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey denies allegations by her estranged husband she has vandalized his apartment and car.

Coroner's daughter charged in burglary at mother's house

CROWN POINT | The daughter of Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey was arrested Monday and accused of breaking into her mother's home, sheriff's police said.

Officials identify body as Gena Chiodo

Calumet City police chief Edward Gilmore and Lake County coroner Merrilee Frey confirmed the body found near Lowell Saturday is that of Gena Chiodo.

Lake County coroner, forensic expert solve two cases

CROWN POINT | Indianapolis forensic anthropologist Stephen Nawrocki has been invited to work on pending cases before Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey.

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Lake County coroner hopes to return property to death victims' families

CROWN POINT | The Lake County coroner's office is holding jewelry, a calling card, a pair of glasses and even a packet of suspected marijuana that belonged to nearly 100 deceased people.

Coroner candidates spar over need for 'full-time' coroner, medical skills

CROWN POINT | Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey, a Democrat in office only weeks since the removal of her indicted predecessor, agrees with her Republican opponent that the job is "24/7."

New coroner making changes

CROWN POINT | Newly named Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey has wasted no time since her Sept. 15 swearing-in, from revamping office protocol to replacing defective equipment to revising the budget methodology, she said Monday.

Newest Lake County coroner hires experienced staff

CROWN POINT | Lake County's newest coroner unveiled an administrative staff Monday with name recognition and experience.

Frey unopposed to be next Lake coroner

HAMMOND | Merrilee Frey will become the next Lake County Coroner on Saturday morning.

Caucus to replace disgraced Lake County coroner set for Sept. 15

HAMMOND | Lake County's Democratic precinct committeemen are being called to gather at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 to name the next county coroner.

Veteran investigator temporarily takes over vacant Lake coroner office

CROWN POINT | PJ Adams, a veteran law enforcement official, is serving as Lake county's interim county coroner in the wake of former Coroner Thomas Philpot's weekend conviction.

Frey seals Democratic nomination for Lake County coroner

Political newcomer Merrilee Frey captured the Democratic nomination for Lake County coroner Tuesday in a race in which she secured high-powered endorsements from established party members.

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Frey is caring, compassionate, credentialed, coroner candidate

Merrilee D. Frey, forensic nurse examiner, has a proven record of working with victims of abuse. As coroner, she will continue to be their voice and work with families.