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An autopsy concluded Skaggs accidentally died of asphyxia after aspirating his own vomit while under the influence of fentanyl, oxycodone and alcohol.

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A post-mortem examination concluded Mr Burton died as a result of traumatic asphyxia.

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A pathologist confirmed that she had died from asphyxia due to strangulation and pressure on her mouth.

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An autopsy determined the girl died from asphyxia due to neck compression and drowning, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.

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The San Diego County medical examiner’s office concluded that the cause of death was asphyxia and classified the manner of death as homicide.

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