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autopsy

[aw-top-see, aw-tuhp-] / ˈɔ tɒp si, ˈɔ təp- /
NOUN
examination of dead body
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During an MS NOW television interview in late April, Martin used head-spinning illogic to defend concealing the autopsy and denied he was “here to protect anyone.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

However, attorneys said they were still gathering evidence, with a prosecutor telling the judge that autopsy reports were still pending.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Chung said autopsy reports in the case had yet to be prepared.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Strickland insisted on a toxicology report to go along with the autopsy, he told Boyd, “just to cover you.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

That raised doubts about the reliability of the autopsy.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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