Man buried alive in Spokane Valley identified

Man buried alive in Spokane Valley identified

The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identity of a man found in the 600 block of S. Carnahan, in the Spokane Valley on May 15.

59-year-old Joseph Alphanso Bruno died of asphyxia due to burial in sand and dirt.

His death has been deemed an accident.

More details to follow.