autopsy

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Ronald's autopsy took place four days later, before his funeral was held on 24 September.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Kidman and McEwen worked with real-life forensic pathologist Dr. Amy Hawes to learn about the autopsy process, as well as the motivations for becoming a medical examiner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The medical examiner’s office said the Los Angeles Police Department obtained a court order blocking the autopsy results from being publicly released.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Then, prosecutors could rely on autopsy evidence, or even a woman’s dying words.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Or maybe they did something to her during that autopsy?

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot