On December 23, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a house fire fatality at the 3100 block of Butternut Drive in Loveland, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 25-year-old male. 

The decedent is identified as Jesse SPEKER of Loveland, Colorado.

A full forensic autopsy was performed on December 26, 2023, at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by Associate Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Burson

The results of our investigation concluded the following: 

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Complications of Carbon Monoxide Toxicity (Asphyxiation) due to Smoke Inhalation During a Residential Fire

No other information will be released by this office.