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‘I miss her like crazy’: Loved ones remembering post office worker hit and killed by car
By Marcus Chen
Police department closes its investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - The Greenville Police Department said it has officially closed its investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere.Police said Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental based on the medical examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation.Panettiere, 36, died from an accidental overdose involving multiple prescription medications and fentanyl, according to findings previously released by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.Toxicology testing determined the cause of death to be the toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine. An autopsy showed no signs of contributing trauma.On Aug. 16, Panettiere was found unresponsive inside an apartment in Greenville, where she had been temporarily staying. Dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a woman in cardiac arrest at approximately 1:51 p.m. She was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m.Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were
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