Identity, cause of death released in Yellowstone fatality
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MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyoming — Yellowstone National Park rangers have identified a woman who was found dead in her car on Saturday, May 13.
The woman, identified as Catheryn Danyelle Griffin, 38, from Seffner, Florida, was found inside her vehicle a few miles south of Old Faithful. Officials had previously observed the vehicle had been driven into a snowbank, with a male standing outside. Upon investigating, they discovered Griffin.
The Teton County Coroner’s Office determined the manner of death is suicide caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials stated in a news release.
Investigation underway after woman is found dead inside car in Yellowstone National Park
The male, said officials, was detained and subsequently arrested for drug possession and other traffic-related charges.
The incident remains under investigation.