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Death ruled from use of generator during storms

By Mark A. Coots, Russell Co Coroner

05/18/25 -- The Russell Co Coroner's Office responded to the State Dock Saturday afternoon after a 911 call was received about an elderly female, possibly deceased. Upon arriving at the scene 93 y/o Debra K. Edelman of Richmond, IN was pronounced dead at 1649 hrs.

According to witnesses, all power was knocked out due to the storms that went through the area the night before. At some point the next morning, Mrs. Edelman asked a dock neighbor to turn on her generator to restore power.


Later that day someone stopped by to check on her because she had not been seen and was found pulseless and not breathing. Preliminary findings indicate Mrs. Edelman died from exposure to carbon monoxide.

Mrs. Edelman was taken to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort for a more detailed examination. The death is being investigated by the Kentucky Department Fish & Wildlife along with the Coroner with assistance from Russell County EMS, Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department, and State Dock personnel.


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