The Marion County Record, a newspaper in Kansas, has reported that its 98-year-old co-owner, Joan Meyer, died from stress related to a police search of her home and the newspaper office. The search warrant, authorized by a Marion County District Court judge, stated that there was probable cause to believe there was identity theft and unlawful acts concerning computers. The search was reportedly related to a reporter investigating a drunken driving charge against a local restaurant owner. The Marion County Police seized personal cell phones, computers, and the newspaper server during the raid. Free press advocates have condemned the incident, raising concerns about possible violations of the newspaper's First Amendment rights. The police chief of Marion County justified the search but did not provide specific details due to an ongoing investigation. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has been asked to join the investigation into alleged illegal access and dissemination of confidential criminal justice information. The KBI has expressed its commitment to freedom of the press while emphasizing the importance of equal application of the law. The cause of Joan Meyer's death has not been officially confirmed.