Quick Info
| Profession | Prosecuting Attorney |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Death | 17/09/2026 |
Latest News about Eric Zahnd
17/09/2026
Eric Zahnd, the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney, died on 17 September 2026 at the Platte County Courthouse. Local officials said a death investigation was opened at the scene, and his cause of death had not been publicly determined at the time of reporting.
17/09/2026
Earlier in 2026, Zahnd announced that he would not seek reelection and planned to leave office after more than two decades as Platte County's top prosecutor. His death came after years in office during which he became the longest-serving prosecutor in the county's history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Platte County Prosecuting Attorney in Missouri |
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| Overview | Eric Zahnd was a longtime prosecuting attorney in Platte County, Missouri. He was first elected in 2002 and served as the county's chief prosecutor for more than two decades. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | William Jewell College |
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| Law School | Duke Law School |
| Graduate Study | Master's degree in philosophy from Duke University |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 2 adult sons |
Family
| Children | 2 adult sons |
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Career
| Current Position | Prosecuting Attorney, Platte County, Missouri |
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| Previous Position | Associate Attorney at Bryan Cave LLP |
| Other Experience | Worked in the Missouri Attorney General's Office on crime-related commission work |
| Years Active | 1996-present |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-zahnd-65b221161 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was first elected in 2002. | |
| 2. He has been described as the longest-serving prosecutor in Platte County history. | |
| 3. He led an office handling thousands of cases each year. | |
| 4. He graduated with honors from William Jewell College and Duke Law School. |