The Juneau Police Department says it’s the sixth heroin-related death this year. James Robert Hanson, 48, was discovered by his brother in the family home. In a news release, the police department said it appears Hanson overdosed while the family was in another room.
Juneau police typically don’t release information about in-home, unsuspicious deaths, but Hanson’s mother gave specific permission. She was distressed over the large number of heroin deaths in the capital city.
The family believes Hanson relapsed. The police department is continuing to investigate the death and has requested an autopsy by the State Medical Examiner.