All articles tagged with #autopsy results
The St. Charles County Regional Medical Examiner has officially determined that veteran soap opera actor Robert Kelker-Kelly died of arteriosclerotic heart disease. The 62-year-old actor, best known for his role as Bo Brady on 'Days of Our Lives,' passed away on October 3 at his home in Missouri after experiencing chest pain. The death has been classified as natural.
The cause of death for Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith has been officially determined as an accidental overdose. A medical examiner’s report, first obtained by TMZ and confirmed by Rolling Stone, indicates that the 29-year-old died from a combination of ketamine and kratom-derived alkaloids. Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment on June 18, 2026, during a welfare check. Police had previously stated that foul play was not suspected. The report also noted the presence of alcohol, nicotine, and mild coronary artery disease. This finding concludes the investigation into the death of the prolific hitmaker, who was known for producing major tracks for artists like Drake, Travis Scott, and Beyoncé.
Nashville medical examiner records confirm that Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith died from an accidental overdose of kratom and ketamine. Found dead in his apartment in June, Keith’s death was ruled accidental after toxicology revealed mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, and ketamine toxicity, alongside nicotine and alcohol.
Preliminary autopsy results released Friday indicate that 5-year-old Saylor Hayes died of pulmonary edema consistent with drowning, with no visible trauma. Her parents, John and Geordyn Hayes, were arrested in Tennessee and extradited to South Carolina to face charges of willfully abandoning a child and placing a child at risk. Investigators allege the couple removed Saylor's tracking device and misled search teams about her location.
A Greenville police report confirms that Hayden Panettiere’s ex-partner, Brian Hickerson, and his brother were present when the actress was found unresponsive in South Carolina. Hickerson called 911 and provided officers with a bag of her medication. Preliminary autopsies found no signs of trauma, and authorities are investigating the cause of death, which remains pending further studies.
The autopsy of actress Hayden Panettiere, who died at 36 in Greenville, South Carolina, found no signs of trauma. While the official cause and manner of death remain pending further testing, initial reports suggest an overdose or cardiac arrest. Tributes from industry peers highlight her recent memoir and advocacy work.
Actress Hayden Panettiere died at 36 in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment on August 16, 2026. Police confirmed no signs of foul play, while 911 audio suggests an overdose. Neighbors described a chaotic scene with police and a coroner vehicle present for hours.
Victoria Zardoya, 20, died on July 27, 2026, from craniocerebral trauma following a fall at Fort Dade on Egmont Key, Florida. The District 12 Medical Examiner ruled the death an accident. She was an organ donor, saving eight lives, and her family is raising funds for charity in her memory.
Relatives of a woman and four children and their grandmother urge the public not to jump to conclusions as Mechanicville police investigate six deaths found during a welfare check; autopsies are pending, authorities say there is no known threat to the public, and a press conference is planned as investigators seek answers.
A Black student at Delta State University in Mississippi was found hanging from a tree, prompting an investigation with autopsy results awaited. The family demands transparency and an independent review, amid concerns rooted in the state's history of racial violence. Police report no foul play, but the case has sparked emotional reactions and calls for further investigation, including from U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson.
Autopsy results for the man and woman found dead in a Salem home revealed that Jennifer Barrett, 47, died of a gunshot wound to the head, ruled as a homicide, while Charles Molinari, 41, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, ruled as suicide. Law enforcement officials are investigating the incident as a possible murder-suicide, with Molinari fatally shooting Barrett before taking his own life. Police have stated that there is no threat to the public in connection with this case.
A lawyer for Jordan Willis, whose three friends were found frozen to death behind his home, claims Willis had no knowledge of their presence and would have called for help if he had known. The friends were discovered after a woman went to Willis' home searching for her fiancé and found a body on the back porch. Police found no signs of foul play and are awaiting autopsy results.
Preliminary autopsy results indicate that a New England Patriots fan who died after an altercation at Gillette Stadium did not suffer a traumatic injury. Dale Mooney, 53, of Newmarket, New Hampshire, died following an incident in the 300-tier section of the stadium. The cause and manner of his death remain undetermined pending further testing. Witnesses reported a violent confrontation between fans, but the exact cause of Mooney's death is still unknown. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed.
Three Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead inside a car at a gas station, and autopsies have revealed that they died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The cause of death has not been officially ruled as accidental, but authorities believe it was likely an accidental event. No weapons, illegal drugs, or evidence of an attack were found, and the Marines did not appear to have died by suicide. The victims were identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, Merax C. Dockery, and Ivan R. Garcia. The Pender County Sheriff's Office expressed condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased Marines.
Autopsy results reveal that both Baton Rouge police officers killed in a helicopter crash died of multiple blunt force trauma injuries. The helicopter was up in the air to chase down a suspect when it crashed in a sugarcane field. The suspect, Deandre Bessye, has been booked on two counts of manslaughter, one count of aggravated flight from an officer, and one count of obstruction of a highway of commerce.