Asphyxia likely killed actor Carradine
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Oluşturulma Tarihi: Temmuz 06, 2009 00:00
LOS ANGELES - The private pathologist who conducted a second autopsy on David Carradine’s body said Friday that Thai authorities have determined the actor died of asphyxia, a conclusion with which he so far agrees.
"Thus far, the information we have gathered is consistent with that," said Dr. Michael Baden, who noted that he is still waiting for key details from Thai authorities. These details include results from toxicology tests, an analysis of items found in Carradine’s hotel room, surveillance-camera footage and a log of room entries from the hotel’s key-card system.
The famed New York pathologist said he could not yet determine whether Carradine’s death was accidental or a homicide.Baden performed a second autopsy on Carradine’s body after it was returned to the United States. The actor was buried June 13 in Los Angeles.
The pathologist’s immediate conclusion was that the "Kill Bill" actor did not commit suicide.
Thai police initially said they suspected Carradine’s death was a suicide, but later conceded it could have been accidental. Their description of the actor’s body Ğ that he was found nude, with ropes around his neck, wrist and genitals Ğ fueled speculation that Carradine died while engaging in a dangerous sex practice called autoerotic asphyxiation.
Baden said autoerotic asphyxiation remains a possible cause of death.
His brothers, Keith and Robert, have urged patience until all information is available.
The famed New York pathologist said he could not yet determine whether Carradine’s death was accidental or a homicide.Baden performed a second autopsy on Carradine’s body after it was returned to the United States. The actor was buried June 13 in Los Angeles.
The pathologist’s immediate conclusion was that the "Kill Bill" actor did not commit suicide.
Thai police initially said they suspected Carradine’s death was a suicide, but later conceded it could have been accidental. Their description of the actor’s body Ğ that he was found nude, with ropes around his neck, wrist and genitals Ğ fueled speculation that Carradine died while engaging in a dangerous sex practice called autoerotic asphyxiation.
Baden said autoerotic asphyxiation remains a possible cause of death.
His brothers, Keith and Robert, have urged patience until all information is available.