Former Jackson County prosecutor says the job ‘really does start to hurt your psyche’

Eric Zahnd died last week after nearly 24 years as Platte County prosecutor, just a few months after he’d announced plans to retire.

In a statement, Zahnd’s family said he began receiving mental health support in the months prior to his death.

Experts say the regular exposure to cases involving trauma often has a negative impact on prosecutors’ mental health…

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