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Summary and Comment: The autopsy report states:
- Asphyxiation (smoke and carbon monoxide)
- Global charring
- No evidence of gunshot wounds
- Hypertensive artherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- Nodular hyperplasia of prostrate gland
- Cause of death:
- Inhalation of smoke and carbon monoxide due to fire
- Global charring
The autopsy does not include an estimate of the time of death.
Summary and Comment: The DOJ Report states:
- Identified Branch Davidians From April 19 Fire … Ray Friesen …, a Canadian citizen, died of smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation. His body was found in the stage area of the chapel. He was identified from dental records. He was 76 years old.
This agrees with the other official reports.
Summary and Comment: The Inquest Certificate states:
- Cause of death:
- Inhalation of smoke and carbon monoxide due to fire
- Global charring
- Manner of death:
- Could not be determined
Bone chart and
medical glossary available on line.
Anomalies in the Forensic Process may also be helpful.