Deputy Pima County Attorney Found Dead In Apparent Accident

TUCSON, AZ — Deputy Pima County Attorney Chris Straub, 64, was found dead Wednesday, in what appears to be an accident during a fishing trip, according to a news release from the county.

Straub's wife reported him missing when he did not return from a fishing trip to Oak Creek Canyon, near Sedona on Tuesday, the county said.

Straub, who worked for the Pima County Attorney's office in Tucson for more than 30 years, was found in an area of thick overgrowth by deputies with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Department, according to the news release.

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Although it appeared that Straub suffered a fatal accident, his death is still under investigation, the county said. An autopsy by the Coconino County Medical Examiner is planned to determine his cause of death.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with Chris’ family and everyone who loved him,” said Pima County Attorney Laura Conover in the release.

Straub began his work with the county attorney's office in 1990. He formerly served as advisory counsel to the Pima County Board of Supervisors and most recently was the supervising attorney for the office's Public Records Unit.

“This is devastating news," said Pima County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bronson in the news release. "Chris was a lovely man who ably and wisely advised the Board of Supervisors as the Chief Civil Deputy for more than 8 years. He and I shared a love for the outdoors and we would often discuss our most recent adventures before board meetings. He was a consummate professional who was devoted to public service, spending his entire career as a public lawyer, including more than 30 years with Pima County. All of us in Pima County will miss him greatly.”

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