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Alaska Cardiologist Dies in Fire Amid Child Abuse Charges

12/19/2025

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Story summary

Ryan McDonough, a 46-year-old cardiologist from Wasilla, Alaska, died in a house fire on December 13 after being arrested on ten counts of possessing child sex abuse material.
The fire's cause remains under investigation.
No other residents were injured in the incident.
McDonough had a brief tenure on the Alaska State Medical Board, appointed in August, but withdrew amid allegations.
McDonough was scheduled to appear in court on January 31.

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Story summary

Ryan McDonough, a 46-year-old cardiologist from Wasilla, Alaska, died in a house fire on December 13 after being arrested on ten counts of possessing child sex abuse material.
The fire's cause remains under investigation.
No other residents were injured in the incident.
McDonough had a brief tenure on the Alaska State Medical Board, appointed in August, but withdrew amid allegations.
McDonough was scheduled to appear in court on January 31.