Smithville death could be vape related

MONROE COUNTY (WCBI) – An autopsy will confirm if a Monroe County woman died from a vaping related illness.

Anna Russell, 27, of Smithville, died Tuesday night just hours after she was found unresponsive in her home.

Monroe County Coroner Alan Gurley said his initial investigation shows vaping could be a factor in Russell’s death.

He has sent the body to Pearl for a complete autopsy to confirm if vaping is connected to the death.