Current:Home > FinanceCause of death revealed for Garrison Brown, son of 'Sister Wives' stars Janelle and Kody Brown -ProsperPlan Hub
Cause of death revealed for Garrison Brown, son of 'Sister Wives' stars Janelle and Kody Brown
View
Date:2025-04-26 11:51:12
A cause of death for "Sister Wives" alum Garrison Brown, who died in March at the age of 25, has been revealed.
Brown died of a gunshot wound to the head, according to an autopsy report obtained by USA TODAY from the Coconino County Health and Human Services Medical Examiner's Office. The manner of death was ruled a suicide.
In addition to the gunshot wound, ethanol intoxication (aka alcohol poisoning) was listed as a "significant condition" contributing to Brown's death. His blood alcohol level (BAC) was 0.307% according to an iliac blood analysis and 0.370% per a vitreous analysis. A BAC over 0.40% is considered "potentially fatal," according to Cleveland Clinic.
Flagstaff Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Jerry L. Rintala confirmed Brown's death to USA TODAY in an emailed statement March 5. Officers discovered Brown "deceased as a result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound."
Rintala said there was no indication of foul play in Brown's death.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Garrison Brown dies:Son of 'Sister Wives' stars Janelle and Kody Brown was 25
Garrison Brown's parents, brother pay tribute to 'Sister Wives' alum following death
Brown's parents, Janelle and Kody Brown, mourned the loss of their son in a pair of emotional Instagram posts.
"Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown. He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him," Janelle wrote in a March 5 post. "His loss will leave such a big hole in our lives that it takes our breath away. We ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory."
Brown's brother Hunter Brown paid tribute to his late sibling by sharing a carousel of photos with Garrison on Instagram. "'When tomorrow starts without me…'" he wrote in the March 26 post, referencing a David Romano poem.
"I have no eulogy to give or long caption for you to read. All I can say is that I love Garrison, and he has always been and will always be a huge part of my life," Hunter continued. "I will forever work at being better at enjoying every moment, big or small, with my loved ones. I would encourage you to do the same!"
Hunter Brown speaks out:Garrison Brown's older brother breaks silence on 'Sister Wives' alum's death
"Sister Wives" viewers first met Brown in 2010 during the first season of the TLC reality series, which has followed one of America's most famous polygamous families over 18 seasons.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 any time day or night, or chat online. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.
Contributing: KiMi Robinson and Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY
veryGood! (994)
Related
- Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
- DWTS Pro Gleb Savchenko's Thoughts on Julianne Hough Returning as Co-Host Deserve a 10
- The MixtapE! Presents Jhené Aiko, Charlie Puth, aespa and More New Music Musts
- Belarus now has Russian nuclear weapons three times more powerful than those used on Japan, leader says
- The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
- Last Day To Save 56% On the Nespresso Vertuo Machine To Enjoy Barista-Quality Espresso and Coffee at Home
- Pregnant Rihanna Shares Precious Look at Motherhood With New Video of Her and A$AP Rocky's Baby Boy
- Abbott Elementary's Lisa Ann Walter Reveals How Sheryl Lee Ralph Helped Her With Body Image Issues
- Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
- Hugh Jackman Undergoes 2 Biopsies for Basal Cell Carcinoma Amid New Health Scare
Ranking
- A White House order claims to end 'censorship.' What does that mean?
- Last reactor shut down at Ukraine's largest nuclear plant as fighting, flooding continues
- Gino Mäder, Swiss cyclist, dies at age 26 after Tour de Suisse crash
- Rebel Wilson Shares First Glimpse of 5-Month-Old Daughter Royce's Face
- Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
- Kelly Clarkson Reveals Why She Missed Interviewing Cher in Person
- Hundreds more missing after migrant boat capsizes off Greek coast
- Just 10 Etsy Finds Our Shopping Editors Are Obsessed With This Month
Recommendation
Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week
The Bachelor's Madison Prewett's Clothing Collab Is a One-Stop Shop for Every Wedding Event
The Bachelor's Madison Prewett's Clothing Collab Is a One-Stop Shop for Every Wedding Event
Contaminated cider kills at least 29 people, sickens dozens in Russia
Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
Jecca Blac’s Vegan, Gender-free Makeup Line Is Real, and It’s Spectacular
The Reba Cast Just Reunited at Reba McEntire's Hollywood Bowl Concert
Democrats' Budget Plan Pushes A Shift To Clean Energy. Here's How It Would Work