Coroner: Man died from natural causes

Authorities have completed their investigation into the death of a 55-year-old Carbon Hill resident on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Grundy County Coroner John Callahan said Paul Fritz died of natural causes. His body was discovered in their home by his wife, Suzanne Fritz.

The couple had been involved in a domestic situation three days prior in which she was cited, and he received medical attention.

Callahan said the domestic situation had nothing to do with the death.

Both the coroner and Grundy County Sheriff’s Department conducted a thorough forensic death investigation at the scene.

An examination the following day at the coroner’s office resulted in a preliminary finding of natural causes.
The results of the toxicology tests support the preliminary finding, Callahan said today.

“An unfortunate incident,” he said. “Paul Fritz’s death is of a natural cause, and the injury he had suffered three days earlier did not contribute to his demise.”