Nation Jul 22 WATCH: Crump announces 'undetermined' results of Nolan Wells' independent autopsy An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells found the 18-year-old's cause and manner of death to be “undetermined" pending further investigation. By Jake Offenhartz, Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press
Nation Jul 20 LA medical examiner pushes for more transparency in high-profile deaths Dr. Odey Ukpo is also keen to underscore his office's independence from law enforcement in handling high-profile cases. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Nation May 15 Dozens of deaths in police custody were misclassified in autopsies, Maryland officials say An audit of Maryland autopsies has uncovered at least 36 deaths in police custody that should have been considered homicides, state officials announced Thursday following a comprehensive review of such cases spurred by widespread concerns about the former state medical examiner’s testimony… By Brian Witte, Lea Skene, Associated Press
Arts Dec 16 Autopsy report shows actor Matthew Perry died from effects of ketamine Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, according to the results of an autopsy on the 54-year-old “Friends” actor released Friday. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Mar 13 Autopsy report says 'Cop City' protester had hands raised when killed By R.J. Rico, Associated Press A slain protester's family says an environmental activist in Georgia was sitting cross-legged with their hands in the air when they were fatally shot by a state trooper. Continue reading
Feb 16 Bob Saget's family asks judge to block records from investigation of his death By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The family of comedian Bob Saget is asking a Florida court to prohibit the release of any photos, video or other records related to the investigation into his death last month. Continue reading
Jun 01 Independent autopsy for George Floyd contradicts prosecutors' findings By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The family of George Floyd says an independent autopsy has found that he died of asphyxiation from sustained pressure on his back and neck. Floyd, a black man who was in handcuffs at the time, died a week ago after… Continue reading
Oct 23 What does Michael Brown's official autopsy report actually reveal? By Joshua Barajas After the official autopsy on Michael Brown was leaked to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Wednesday, details of the autopsy seemed to be partially misconstrued, according to outside experts commissioned by the newspaper to review the report. Continue reading
Aug 17 Holder orders second autopsy of Michael Brown By Xander Landen U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder ordered the Department of Justice Sunday to oversee a second autopsy of Michael Brown, the unarmed 18-year-old shot by police officer, Darren Wilson, on Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Mo. Continue reading