The conference name comes from former Tippecanoe County Coroner, Dr. David Avolt. David died on August 16, 2012, as the result of an auto accident in Dunedin, Florida. The Indiana State Coroners Association looked back at the history of David's dedication, love, leadership, and affiliation with the Association. The board reflected on the growth, positive changes, and guidance that David brought to this fraternal organization. David was an unbelievably valuable part of making the Indiana State Coroners Association and the Coroners Training Board into what they are today by his active involvement and encouragement, and forethought of the future and his drive for education and professionalism. The conference name refers to former Tippecanoe County Coroner, Dr. David Avolt, a veterinarian in Lafayette, Indiana. David died on August 16, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident in Dunedin, Florida. The Indiana State Coroner’s Association looked at the history of David’s dedication, love, leadership, and affiliation with the Association. After reflecting on the growth, positive changes, and guidance that David’s spirit still influences us today, we honor his service by recognizing him during this annual conference. He was a valuable part of making and molding the Indiana State Coroner’s Association and Indiana State Coroner’s Training Board from their beginnings into what they are today. David’s active involvement, encouragement, and forethought of the future and his drive for education and excellence are what we still strive for today. Based on all of this the board unanimously voted to rename our annual conference the Dr. David Avolt In-Service Training Conference. This is in recognition of a man who truly dedicated his life to the betterment of his fellow coroners. David was elected Tippecanoe County Coroner in 1984 after serving as a deputy under Dr. William Sholty. He served in the coroner's office since then. As Coroner he was instrumental in raising the professionalism of the office, helping to write the legislation in 1993 that required all Coroners and Deputy Coroners to become trained, state certified and requiring continuing education. Dr. Avolt was the first Veterinarian to be elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensics Sciences in 1979. He had served as President of the Coroners Association in 1992 and a longtime board member. He had also served as the Executive Director of the Coroners Training Board from 1994-1998. "Doc" is considered by many as the Dean of Indiana Coroners. His willingness to counsel, assist or advise those seeking his wisdom and experience has been a tremendous asset over the years, not only to coroners but to the families being served as well. His proudest accomplishments are the students and colleagues he has mentored through the years that achieved the great heights "Dr. Dave" knew they were capable of achieving.

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

8787 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN

You must make the reservations for yourself and roommate. Please tell the hotel that you are attending the ISCA 2026 Annual Conference, as there have been discounted rooms reserved specifically for this conference.

The Indiana State Coroner’s Training Board will cover the cost of lodging for any Coroner or Deputy Coroner that is a Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator and is in good standing with their CEU hours whose home or workplace is 50 miles away or greater from the conference site. For this conference, the ISCTB has established a “direct bill” account with Sheraton Hotel & Suites to cover the $133.00 plus tax. When making this type of reservation, please tell the hotel that you are on the “direct bill account.” The hotel staff might ask for a credit card to be used at check-in for any incidentals that may occur during your stay.

You must make your hotel reservations before the cutoff date of May 18, 2026.

If the ISCTB is covering the cost of your room, you must share that room with one (1) person of the same sex from your home county (unless you are bringing your family). If you are sharing a room with your co-worker, please have the hotel place both names on the bill.

In the instance that your family is coming, they must register at the executive/registration booth for the ISCTB to pay for your room.

All other attendees: tell them you are attending the “ISCA 2026 Annual Conference” as we have a block of rooms held for our group at the state rate of $133.00 plus tax.

When registering online, it will ask for a credit card which will be used for any incidentals you may have. Be aware that the hotel will place a $50.00 daily hold on all credit and debit cards.

Contact Ryne Benckart at (317-574-6744) or
Sheraton Reservations online

Registration & Exhibitors Hours

The ISCA will provide a buffet-style lunch on Thursday and Friday for all conference attendees. Please indicate on the registration form the days you would like to eat the provided meals. Please only mark if you plan to eat, ISCA will be charged for each plate requested.

Registration & Coroners Shop

Suites 8, 9 and 10
Thursday, June 18th - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, June 19th – 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 20th – 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Exhibitors Hours

Plaza Ballroom & Foyer
Thursday, June 18th - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, June 19th – 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 20th – 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

A special thank you goes to the Indiana State Coroners Association Board of Directors and the Indiana State Coroners Training Board members for their continued foresight on behalf of the Coroners of the state of Indiana.

Indiana State Coroners Association Dr. Donna Smith, Parke County Coroner ISCA President Phil Zahm, Huntington County Coroner ISCA Vice President Jennie Short, Dekalb County Coroner ISCA Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Barker, Tippecanoe County Deputy Coroner Executive Director Charity Banks, Decatur County Coroner At-Large Alissa Salee-Enright, Warrick County Coroner At-Large Dr. Jon Brandenberger, Allen County Coroner Immediate Past President Ed Cripe, Clinton County Coroner 2nd Past President Board of Directors Doug Banks, Decatur County Gordon Becher, Knox County Leslie Cook, Adams County Marian Dunnichay, Tipton County Kristin Enoch, Carroll County Mark Franklin, Lawrence County Nick French, Clay County Jeri Good, Fulton County Cameron McCreary, Dearborn County ISCA Lobbyists Patrick Tamm Ice Miller Legal Counsel Abbi Raben Ice Miller Legal Counsel Rick Cockrum   Indiana State Coroners Training Board Phil Zahm, Huntington Co. Coroner ISDH Chairman Major Sid Newton Indiana State Police Dr. Jon Brandenberger, Allen County Coroner Board Member (Republican) Vice Chairman Alfie McGinty, Marion County Coroner Board Member (Democrat) Jeff Hall, Monroe County Coroner Board Member (Democrat) Jeremy McKim, Harrison County Coroner Board Member (Republican) Lisa Barker, Tippecanoe County Deputy Coroner Executive Administrative Assistant Tony Ciriello, Marshall County Deputy Coroner Director of Training

Registration & Coroners Shop

SUITES 8,9,10

THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH – 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH – 7:00 AM-12:00 PM

Dress Code

The dress code for the conference is Business Attire. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately to represent their counties in a professional manner. Please note the following guidelines:

Acceptable Attire: Slacks or khakis, collared shirts, blouses (polo-type or button-down), and other professional dress.

Not Allowed: Shorts, sweatpants of any kind, ripped or torn jeans (even if they are manufactured that way), printed T-shirts, or similar casual wear.

While suits and ties, sport coats, or dresses are not required, they are considered appropriate.

As a professional organization, we will have guests attending the conference who are also professionals in their fields. Your cooperation in adhering to this dress code is greatly appreciated. Any attendee who is not dressed appropriately may be asked to change or leave the conference.

COVID-19

We recognize that some attendees may wish to observe COVID-19 precautions during the conference. While these measures are not mandated, anyone wishing to take additional precautions is welcome to do so.

General Business Meeting

The General Business Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 18th from 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM in the Plaza Ballroom. This meeting is open to coroners who have paid their membership for 2026. Each county coroner with paid membership shall have one vote in the general business meeting.

General Session Attendance

The conference is for in-service training for the elected coroners and deputy coroners, therefore the ISCA must enforce those only coroners and their deputies that hold a current association ID badge and are a Medicolegal Death Investigator are present in the general sessions. Spouses are welcome to attend any other event held outside of the actual general session.

Exhibitors Hours

Exhibitors will be available in the Plaza Ballroom & Foyer

• Thursday, June 18th from 8:00 am to 5:00pm
• Friday, June 19th from 7:00 am to 5:00pm
• Saturday, June 20th from 7:00 am to 12:00pm

ID Badges

All Coroners and Deputy Coroners should have their ID card with a QR code and will be required to scan their ISCA provided identification badge at the beginning of each day, when returning from lunch, and at the end of the day. ID badges are available for purchase if lost or stolen in the registration room.

A/V Recording

Audio and/or videotaping or recording is not permitted in any session, class, or general session assembly (except with the expressed consent of the speaker prior to the start of the event).

Comedy & Ventriloquist

Join in the comedy and fun with Denny Baker, ventriloquist on Friday, June 19th at 8 pm.

Banquet & Awards Ceremony

The banquet will be held on Friday night, June 19, 2026. Your spouse or significant other is welcome to attend. This is included in your registration. The Jeff Stout Service of Excellence Awards and Dr. David Dennis Scholarship Awards will be announced during the banquet.

Exhibitor Door Prizes

The exhibitors will be in the Plaza Ballroom and foyer during the conference. We encourage you to visit the exhibitors throughout the days to be eligible to win door prizes. Door Prizes will be given during the banquet on Friday, June 19 . *You must be in attendance to win.

Brain Bucket Bingo

Do not forget your dollar bills! Bring your dollar bills and win daily door prizes donated by the Indiana State Coroners Association Board of Directors, Exhibitors, Coroners and Deputy Coroners. You are welcome to bring prizes to be given away from you and your county. All proceeds will be donated to the Dr. David Dennis Scholarship fund. *You must be in the room to win.

Corn Hole Tournaments

Ice Miller will host the Gathering Room along with a Corn Hole Tournaments on Thursday, June 18th from 7:30pm–11:00 pm.

Coroner True Crime Trivia

Ready to put your true crime knowledge to the test?

Join us Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM for Coroner True Crime Trivia Night! It’s the perfect excuse to kick back, relax, and hang out — while still keeping things right up our alley. Expect interesting questions, a little friendly competition, and maybe even a few “how did you NOT know that?!” moments. Come for the trivia, stay for the laughs and prizes. Hope to see you there!

Silent Auction

We are thrilled to announce that a silent auction will take place during the upcoming conference to benefit our scholarship fund. If you are interested in contributing an item for the silent auction, your support would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds will directly support our scholarship fund. To make a donation, please reach out to Lisa Barker at barker.incoroner@gmail.com.

Sheraton Hotel Restaurant

The restaurant will offer a 10% discount in the restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay. You must have your ID badge.

Cell Phones

All cell phones or devises must be turned off or placed in “silent” mode during all events where a speaker is present. If you must make a phone call, please step outside into the lobby area. Attendee phones sounding off during conference presentations will be fined $5 per incident with money going to the Dr. David Dennis Scholoarship fund.

Educational Hours

• Medicolegal Death Investigators – This conference is approved by the Coroners Training Board for 20 hours for the full conference.

• Law Enforcement – This conference is approved by the Coroners Training Board for 20 hours for the full conference.

• EMS/Paramedic – This conference is approved by Indiana Department of Homeland Security for 20 hours for the full conference.

Meet our guest speakers.

Anthony Ciriello

Anthony Ciriello retired after a 34-year career in law enforcement most recently serving as Chief of Police for the Syracuse Police Department. Ciriello started his law enforcement career as an arson investigator for the State of Indiana before joining the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department where he served in numerous capacities during his tenure there. Those capacities were patrol officer, supervisor, detective, narcotics officer, D.A.R.E. officer and field training officer.

In addition to his law enforcement career, Ciriello holds a certification as a Medicolegal Death Investigator, is also a Center for Disease Control Certified Infant Death Investigator/Instructor. For the last 26 years Ciriello has served as the Director of Training and Education for the Indiana State Coroners Training Board and for 30 years had been a Deputy Coroner and served as the elected Coroner in Kosciusko County for 8 years. He is currently a deputy coroner in Marshal County and serves on the Kosciusko County Council.

Ciriello is the Vice-President of Sales for Heritage Monument Company. He holds an Indiana Insurance License in Life Insurance and assists families with funeral pre-planning.

In addition to those activities, he is the Past-President of the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police and Past-President of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club. Ciriello is a graduate of the Kosciusko Leadership Academy and the Indiana Police Executive Leadership Academy. He serves on numerous local boards and civic organizations.

Ciriello is the recipient of the Excellence in Government Award from the Syracuse/Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, two times Leaders Leader Award from the Indiana Police Executive Leadership Academy and was awarded the William Sudbury Memorial Leadership Award from the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police. He was honored in 2015 with a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Pence. He received the 2020 Government Excellence Award from the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.

Alissa Salee-Enright, MDI

Is the elected Warrick County Coroner, bringing more than 11 years of experience as a deputy coroner serving both Warrick and Spencer Counties.

She previously served as Chief Deputy Coroner in Spencer County for three years before taking office in Warrick County. Alissa is a Safe Sleep Ambassador, certified in Unexpected Pediatric Death Investigations, and an active member of the Southwestern Indiana Suicide Coalition. She also serves on the Child Abuse Resource and Education (CARE) Team and spent much of her career as an EMT working in the emergency room at Deaconess Hospital. In addition to her public service, she is a small business owner and has received specialized training through the Indiana State Police, NTSB, DNR, FEMA, and other agencies.

Ken Brown, Wabash County Coroner

Born and raised in San Diego, California, and dedicated nearly 30 years to law enforcement service. He spent the first 20 years with the San Diego Police Department, beginning his career in patrol and the beach enforcement team. After being promoted to detective, he worked a wide range of assignments including vice, narcotics, and homicide investigations.

Ken later transferred to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office as an Investigator, where he continued investigating felony cases submitted for prosecution and assisted in trial preparation. His responsibilities also included participating in extraditions across the country and serving on the witness protection team as a collateral duty. He retired from the District Attorney’s Office as a Supervising Investigator.

Following retirement, Ken and his wife, also a retired detective, relocated to Wabash. They were first introduced to the community while helping with a friend’s annual Special Olympics fundraiser and quickly developed a strong connection to the area.

In his spare time, Ken enjoys flying and has earned a multiengine commercial pilot’s license.

Encouraged by the local sheriff to run for Coroner, Ken has been honored to serve the residents of Wabash County for the past five years, bringing decades of investigative experience and a deep commitment to public service to the role.

Carrie Costello,M.S., MDI, AAFS Fellow

Elected Coroner of Tippecanoe County in 2020 and has served with the Coroner’s Office since 2000. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) and is certified by the State of Indiana as a Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI).

She holds a Master of Science in Higher Education and Leadership and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Purdue University. Coroner Costello retired from the Purdue University Police Department as a Lieutenant after 25 years of service, working primarily in investigations. She was the first female Commander of the Investigations Division and the department’s first female certified Polygraph Examiner, later serving as Lieutenant of Special Services.

Throughout her career, she has testified as an expert in domestic violence and sexual assault and served on numerous multidisciplinary teams, including domestic violence, child fatality, fetal and infant mortality, and opioid overdose fatality review teams. She has collaborated with the United States Secret Service on task force investigations involving online predators and the Federal Bureau of Investigations on several criminal investigations. Coroner Costello serves on professional committees and is a member of several national and state forensic and coroner associations. She has authored and presented case studies on homicide, child abuse fatalities, and bloodstain pattern analysis at state and national conferences and has appeared on National Geographic Canada and Discovery Channel Canada.

Alfarena (Alfie) McGinty, MBA

5291 Bogey Drive Indianapolis, IN 46235 Marion County Coroner, Indianapolis, Indiana Alfarena “Alfie” McGinty is the elected Marion County Coroner in Indianapolis, Indiana, elected in 2024. She has served the Marion County Coroner’s Office for over 28 years, including 18 years as Chief Deputy Coroner, and is an Indianacertified Medicolegal Death Investigator.

As Coroner, Ms. McGinty leads one of the largest death investigation agencies in the state, overseeing agency operations, a $7 million annual budget, and more than $5 million in grantfunded programs. She manages a multidisciplinary team of investigators, administrative professionals, and pathology staff, guiding over 3,000 death investigations annually. Her leadership encompasses policy development, staff training, quality assurance, and interagency collaboration to ensure the highest professional and ethical standards in medicolegal death investigation. During her tenure as Chief Deputy Coroner, Ms. McGinty oversaw scene investigations for multiple mass casualty incidents, including three mass shootings in 2021—most notably the April 15th FedEx Facility tragedy in which eight individuals were killed and the shooter died by suicide. Her calm and decisive leadership in crisis situations has earned her deep respect among public safety and healthcare professionals statewide. Mrs. McGinty serves on the Board of Directors for Overdose Lifeline, Mental Health America of Indianapolis, and the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University, where she contributes to the professional education and development of future death investigators. In recognition of her enduring community leadership and public service, Mrs. McGinty was honored with the Community Leader of the Year Award by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Beyond her public service, Ms. McGinty channels her entrepreneurial spirit through the Gobble Gobble Food Truck, a beloved fixture at the Indiana State Fair for 24 years, known for its signature smoked jumbo turkey legs. Mrs. McGinty is married and the mother of five children. Following the loss of her oldest son, James (“Jimmy”), to a fentanyl overdose in 2021, she has become a passionate advocate for opioid awareness, prevention, and compassionate leadership in public health.

Nathan Stoermer

President of Redline Leadership & Wellness Solutions LLC, a suicide attempt survivor, ardent supporter, and speaker on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. A 24-year veteran of public safety currently serving in the role of Fire Chief.

Concentrating on the impact and cause of suicide on emergency services professionals. Stoermer holds a bachelor’s degree in fire administration, a master’s degree in organizational leadership, and is completing his doctorate in social science with a concentration on suicide prevention along with numerous fire & EMS certifications. Stoermer is driven by his passion of suicide prevention to make sure that no suicide death is in vein.

Brianna Gibbs

both a Crime Scene Investigator and Digital Forensic Analyst for the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office. She has been assigned to the Investigations Division for 6 years. In this time, Ms. Gibbs has worked numerous homicides, robberies, sex crimes, and drug related cases. Further, Ms. Gibbs is a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce and the Hendricks County Drug Task Force.

Ms. Gibbs is the recipient of the “Investigative Support Personnel of the Year” awarded by the Hendricks County Prosecutors Office in 2023 and was also awarded “Investigator of the Year” in 2024 by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office. Ms. Gibbs holds a bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Analysis Operations from Indiana State University, in addition to numerous certifications in crime scene and digital forensics.

Scott McCord

Coroner/Identify Indiana, Scott is a retired Paramedic with 34 years at Newton County. He presently serves as the Newton County Coroner and has been with the Coroner’s Office for over 15 years. Scott works with NamUs to help Indiana Coroners enter cases into the system. Scott is a Case Manager for Identify Indiana, Inc, a non-profit organization to bring the names back to the unidentified.

Dr. Krista Latham

Professor of Biology and Anthropology at the University of Indianapolis, where she has taught since 2007. She is also the Director of the University of Indianapolis Human Identification Center. She received her B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of North Texas in 2000, her M.S. in Human Biology from the University of Indianapolis in 2003, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Temple University in 2006 and 2008. Dr. Latham is a Board-Certified Forensic Anthropologist (DABFA) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. She is on the Editorial Borad for the Journal of Forensic Sciences, a member of the Board of Trustees for the Forensic Science Foundation, a Board Member for nonprofit DNA Mavens Forensic Services and Co-Founder of the nonprofit Identify Indiana Initiative. Dr. Latham’s research investigates different aspects of human identification, skeletal biology, population genetics and transfer DNA. Dr. Latham has co-edited several books focusing on Forensic Anthropology and has produced numerous scientific publications. She currently serves as a Consulting Forensic Anthropologist for police, coroners, and pathologists in the Midwestern U.S. and has delivered numerous lectures for state and local agencies around the country. Dr. Latham also serves as a DNA Expert in the U.S. Court System.

Meredith Livingston, ISP Lab

Spent the past 18 years with the Indiana State Police Laboratory, working the forensic biology unit. After earning a bachelor’s in biology from Indiana University and a master’s in biology from Purdue University, she began as a DNA analyst, a role she held for 16 years.

For the past two years, she has served as a Biology unit Supervisor, leading the team that works on missing persons and unidentified human remains.

Angela Meecham, ISP

The director of the Indiana Clearinghouse for missing children, endangered adults and missing veterans. In her role, she serves as the state AMBER Alert coordinator. She joined the Clearinghouse team in 2020 with more than 25 years of public safety experience as a dispatcher and an EMT.

Lieutenant Jerry D. Holeman

Began his public service career in 1989 by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He was deployed during the Gulf War, serving in Operation Desert Storm. After serving as an artilleryman for eight years, he was honorably discharged in 1997.

In 2001, Lt. Holeman began his law enforcement career by graduating from the 61 Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. Upon graduation, he was assigned to patrol White and Carroll counties in the Lafayette District. Later, he was transferred to the Methamphetamine Suppression Section, where he worked as a certified clandestine laboratory investigator.

In 2009, he was promoted to detective and assigned to the Lafayette District’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID), where he investigated several high-profile cases, including officer-involved shootings, homicides, bank robberies, and numerous crimes against children.

By 2014, Lt. Holeman had become the Investigative Squad Leader (SGT) in the Lafayette District’s CID, providing support and supervision to district detectives. In 2016, he was further promoted to the role of Investigative Commander (F/SGT) for the Lafayette District. In 2017, he was selected to attend and graduated from the FBI, National Academy (Class 270).

In March 2024, he took on his current role as Area 1 Investigative Commander. His primary responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and managing all Area 1 investigations in the Lafayette, Lowell, and Peru Districts, as well as supervising all district investigative commanders.

With 24 years of experience, Lt. Holeman has investigated, supervised, and managed numerous complex high-profile cases, including the Delphi Double Homicide Investigation. He has also taken on additional leadership roles as a field training officer, hostage crisis negotiator, and member of the mobile field force team. Lt. Holeman is supported by his wife, three children, and eight grandchildren.

Chief Stephen L Mullin, Delphi Police Department

Following High school serving as a police dispatcher then, Patrolman, Meritt Sheriff’s Deputy, Detective, rescue scuba diver and Polygraph Examiner, while serving part-time as Camden Town Marshall, then Delphi Chief of Police, and Prosecutor’s Chief Investigator.

Now re-appointed as Police Chief for the City of Delphi after serving over forty years in law enforcement in Carroll County. He also served with the Delphi Police Department, Patrolman; Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, Merit Deputy, Rescue Suba Diver, D.A.R.E. Officer, Polygraph Examiner, and Detective; Camden Town Marshall; Delphi Police Department, Chief of Police; Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office, Chief Investigator. Delphi Community High School, Graduate, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Graduate Police Chief’s School Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Hundreds of hours of various criminal investigations’ training related to homicide, interview, interrogation, and police administration.

Detective Jason White

A 27-year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. Throughout his career he has worked in uniform patrol, along with serving as a member of the Street Crimes Unit, undercover investigator in the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, School Resource Officer, and Crime Scene Detective.

Det. White currently is assigned to the Homicide Unit where he has served for more than 16 years and has been featured in several episodes of The First 48 on A&E.

Det. White was also assigned to the Special Operations Team as a Crisis Negotiator where he served for over 10 years and is a current member of the Critical Incident Response Team where he has served for the past 18 years.

Over the course of his career, Det. White has received multiple commendations including a Citation of Recognition from the State of Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2022 and 2012, Medal of Valor in 2011, and the Chief’s Unit Award in 2022 and 2009 along with several additional commendations.

Det. White has a B.S. Degree in Professional Law Enforcement from Oklahoma City University, and an A.S. Degree in Police Science from Oklahoma State University.

Finally, Det. White is a sought-after presenter/keynote speaker who has spoken throughout the country, and Canada, and currently serves on the speaker committee for the Homicide Investigators of Texas.

Denny Baker, Ventriloquist

As a 10-year-old boy, got his first taste of the power of ventriloquism after a trip to the Vent Haven Museum. Seeing hundreds of ventriloquist artifacts and dummies, Denny decided to tap into the entertainment form and discovered his talent for the unusual and unique art form.

Denny performed his first show at 10 years old, and he continued to pursue his love of entertainment through his involvement in the glee club at Elder High School. Thanks to the music teacher, he and one of his “friends”, a ventriloquist puppet, had a spot in every glee club performance, bringing audience members on stage, bantering with a spectator and after some coaxing, finally convincing his puppet to sing a song. Denny went on to win a number of junior competition awards, including several at the International Ventriloquist convention, as well as a 12-week city-wide talent search.

In his adulthood, Denny lives out another lifelong passion as a professional firefighter. He has held positions at Delhi Township, Middletown, Ohio, and is currently a Fire Lieutenant and paramedic with the Cincinnati Fire Department where he’s been since 1996.

Conference Registration

The Indiana State Coroner’s Training Board will provide the registration fee for any Coroner or Deputy Coroner that is in good standing with their agency and a certified Medicolegal Death Investigator.

Other attendees are welcome to attend - $300.00 full conference, $100.00 – 1 day conference and ½ day conference - $50.00






Contact Lisa Barker at Barker.incoroner@gmail.com if you have questions or need to update an existing registration.

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