Seattle1
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Okay, I guess I'll say it in reverse and more clearly. If the concentration found in the examination is less than some number, for example LC50 (lethal concentration for 50% of test subjects) a medical examiner can safely report that the overdose was accidental since when someone is trying to intentionally kill themselves or someone else they're going to administer enough to definitely kill.
That having been said, it is only the medical examiner's job to make a finding of the cause and manner of death. "Accidental" does not imply she administered the drugs to herself nor does it imply someone administered them to her, it's only a conclusion that whoever administered it likely did not intend for it to kill her. Accidental.
I disagree in part because it seems to me that the manner of death appears to be "accidental" and not "homicide" -- the more likely manner if she was believed drugged by others with the intent to cause harm or death.
Was there a presser after the capture of the suspect and COD released?
MOO
ETA: manner of death reported as accident and cause of death is morphine and methamphetamine toxicity i.e., opiod drug death.
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