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DEATH INVESTIGATION

08/02/2025

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Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on 07/24/25, the Marion County Emergency 911 Center (E911) received a call reporting an unresponsive person in a vehicle at the Yellville Post Office. Medical personnel responded and found WILSON KIRK BRESSLER (48 YOA) of Harrison, on the ground next to his vehicle with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in progress by the caller.

Deputies and Investigators from the Sheriffs' Office responded and processed the scene and conducted interviews. Investigators learned BRESSLER was a contract mail-route courier and had finished his shift at approximately 3:00P. He contacted his wife before leaving work stating he had gotten extremely hot at work, and it had "zapped" his energy. Family members became worried after not being able to make contact with him, and a family friend decided to drive toward Yellville in case he had vehicle trouble. BRESSLER was found in the driver seat of his vehicle in the parking lot of the post office with the vehicle running.

The body of the victim was transferred to the Marion County Coroner. Sheriff Alexander states the scene was processed and interviews were conducted, and Investigators believe BRESSLER died because of natural causes. Next of kin has been notified.

Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff