Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd dies after more than two decades in office
The long-serving prosecutor had announced retirement in April 2026, and officials said a death investigation is underway at the courthouse.
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Missouri AG announces death of Platte County prosecutor
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced on Thursday that Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd has died. Information on the county’s website says Zahnd was the longest-serving prosecutor in the county’s history, being originally elected in 2002. “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd,” Hanaway wrote on her social media. “I have known Eric for many years and have alway…
Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd dies at 53
Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd, the longest-serving prosecutor in county history, died Thursday at the Platte County Courthouse. He was 53. Platte County Sheriff Erik Holland confirmed Zahnd’s death Thursday afternoon. The Landmark was the first news outlet to report his death. The Platte County Courthouse was closed Thursday afternoon as the Platte County […]
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