This autopsy photograph of MC Doe was provided to the Museum from an unofficial source. for enlarged high definition photo.

Identified: According to autopsy, May 4, 1993; according to County identification list, April 30, 1994.)
Method: Dental

I. The May 4, 1993

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Summary and Comment: The autopsy report states:

Cause of death: Inhalation of smoke and carbon monoxide due to fire; Focal charring.
Skull is disarticulated from body with external flesh decomposed and missing (skeletalized);
Extremity parts missing.
Advanced soft tissue decomposition

II. The FBI's October 8, 1993 Report to the Deputy Attorney General on the Events at Waco, Texas (cached)

Summary and Comment: The DOJ Report states:

Identified Branch Davidians From April 19 Fire … Michelle Jones … died of smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation. Her body was found in the bunker. She was identified from dental records. She was 28 years old.

III. The July 14, 1994

Summary and Comment: The Inquest Certificate states:

Cause of death: Inhalation of smoke and carbon monoxide due to fire; Global charring.

Bone chart and medical glossary available on line.
Anomalies in the Forensic Process may also be helpful.

Reference: List of Death Reports

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I. The May 4, 1993 document.write( "<A href='MCDoe-" + MC_Doe + ".pdf'>Tarrant County Autopsy Report</a>.")

II. The FBI's October 8, 1993 Report to the Deputy Attorney General on the Events at Waco, Texas (cached)

III. The July 14, 1994 document.write( "<A href='Inquest_MCDoe-" + MC_Doe + ".pdf'>McClennan County Inquest Certificate</a>")

I. The May 4, 1993

III. The July 14, 1994