Victim identified in suspicious death investigation
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – UPDATE 1/25/24: The victim has been identified from the suspicious death in Bonneville County.
Bonneville County Coroner Rick Taylor has told Local News 8 the body belonged to 37-year-old Cory Nichols.
It is still unknown how long his body had been there or how he died.
The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office said it is believed Nichols was homeless in our area.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the investigation is still ongoing.
Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying anyone who may have had contact with Nichols between Jan. 6 and Jan. 22 or anywhere he may have frequented. Anyone with information is asked to contact a Deputy through dispatch by calling 208-529-1200 or through East Idaho Crime Stoppers online at www.IFcrime.org or through the P3tips app on your mobile device.
This is a developing story. As investigation continues, we will be sure to provide updates.
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating a suspicious death discovered west of Idaho Falls Monday afternoon.
Officials say just after 3 p.m., emergency personnel were sent to a farm field near 75th W. and 17th S. when workers discovered a deceased man on the property.
When deputies and Idaho Falls ambulance personnel arrived, they found the victim had been deceased for an indeterminate amount of time and began processing the scene.
Currently, investigators are working to confirm the identity of the victim and ascertain the circumstances surrounding his death.
This investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.
