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Summary: The autopsy report states:
- Entry gunshot wound of left chest
- Probable exit right lateral chest, second rib
- Focal charring
- Global and severe caseous-type decomposition
- Carbon monoxide saturation of liver
- Extensively commingled remains from other individuals (pg. 3)
- Ubiquitous, severe decomposition (pg. 3)
- Cause of death:
- Gunshot wound of left chest
- Asphyxiation due to smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation
Comment:
- The autopsy does not include an estimate of the time of death
- Allegedly died twice, once by gunshot and again by smoke inhalation
- This person's remains were mingled with the remains of others
Summary and Comment: The DOJ Report states:
- Unidentified Branch Davidians From April 19 Fire … Doe 31A, Doe 31B, a 15-20 year old female, died of a gunshot wound of the left chest. Her body was found in the bunker.
Summary and Comment: The Inquest Certificate states:
- Cause of death:
- Gunshot wound of left chest
- Asphyxiation due to smoke and carbon [monoxide] inhalation
- Manner of death:
- Could not be determined
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