In July, a coroner’s inquest was called last month into the death of 14-year old Brandon Shafer-Kovacs in November of 2022. Brandon had significant mental health issues and was at Eagle’s Nest Youth Ranch when he reported feeling ill.

Monday was the first day of the inquest with several witnesses and speakers answering questions about what had led to Brandon’s death.

Dr. Gregory Henson was Brandon’s doctor the night he died. Dr. Henson confirmed Monday that Brandon had arrived at the Jim Pattison’s Children Hospital on Nov. 25, 2022. Brandon was in septic shock when he arrived. His lungs, kidney, heart and immune system where all in failure and Brandon had to be placed on life support.

Dr. Henson revealed that Brandon had a combination of influenza A and strep. The combination of those

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