The cause of death of Sister Wives alum Garrison Brown, who passed away in March at the age of 25, has been revealed.
Brown died from 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 cause of death was determined to be suicide.
In addition to the gunshot wound, ethanol intoxication (also known as alcohol intoxication) was listed as a “significant condition” that contributed to Brown’s death. His blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.307% by iliac blood analysis and 0.370% by vitreous analysis. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a BAC above 0.40% is considered “potentially fatal.”
Flagstaff Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Jerry L. Rintala confirmed Brown’s death in an emailed statement to USA TODAY on March 5. Officers found Brown “dead as a result of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
Rintala said there were no signs of foul play in Brown’s death.
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Garrison Brown’s parents and brother pay tribute to ‘Sister Wives’ alum after death
Brown’s parents, Janelle Brown and Kody Brown, mourned their son’s death in emotional Instagram posts.
“Cody and I are very saddened to announce the passing of our beautiful son Robert Garrison Brown,” Janelle wrote in a March 5 post. “He will be missed in the lives of everyone who knew him. It was a bright spot.” “His death will leave a breathtaking hole in our lives. We ask that you respect our privacy and join us in remembering him.”
Brown’s brother Hunter Brown paid tribute to his late brother on Instagram by sharing a photo of him and Garrison on a merry-go-round. “‘When tomorrow begins without me…'” he wrote in a March 26 post, quoting a poem by David Romano.
“I don’t have any eulogies to give or long captions to read. All I can say is that I love Garrison. He has been and will always be a huge part of my life. ,” Hunter continued. “I will continue to strive to better enjoy every moment, big or small, with the people I love, and I encourage you to do the same!”
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“Sister Wives” viewers first met Brown in 2010 during the first season of the TLC reality series, which followed one of America’s most famous polygamous families for 18 seasons.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 or chat online at any time of the day or night. The Crisis Text Line also provides free 24/7 confidential support via text message when people in crisis dial 741741.
Contributed by Kimi Robinson and Naledi Uche, USA TODAY
