Evans
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office is proud to announce that Chief Deputy Murphy Evans has earned the Diplomate certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI), a nationally recognized credential awarded to death investigators who meet rigorous standards of training, experience and ethical practice.
The ABMDI is an independent, non-profit certification board that establishes and promotes high standards for medicolegal death investigations at the national level. Certification signifies that an investigator has demonstrated mastery of knowledge and skills necessary to conduct professional, comprehensive and scientifically grounded death investigations.
By achieving the Diplomate level, Chief Deputy Evans has solidified his status among a select nation-wide group of highly trained professionals.
“Chief Deputy Evans’ achievement reflects not only his personal dedication and commitment to excellence, but also our office’s mission to serve the people of Hamilton County with the highest level of professionalism,” said Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison. “Having an ABMDI-certified investigator on our team enhances our ability to conduct thorough and accurate death investigations, something our community deserves and expects.”
The certification by ABMDI underscores the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office’s ongoing commitment to national best practices, ethical standards, and continual professional development.
About the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office is responsible for the investigation of deaths that occur within the county under statutory jurisdiction. The office works in partnership with law enforcement, medical personnel, and families to determine cause and manner of death when required, and to ensure that all investigations meet established professional and legal standards.
About ABMDI Certification
The ABMDI certification involves a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant’s experience and capability. To qualify, applicants must be actively employed by a coroner’s or medical examiner’s office; accumulate a minimum of 640 documented hours of death-investigation experience (including scene responses); and successfully pass a rigorous certification examination.