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DISTRICT TWO
OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER
1899 Eider Court « P.O. Box 14389 « Tallahassee, FL 32317 Phone 850-942-7473 « Fax 850-219-7690
David. Stewart, M.D, Medleal Examiner
John P. Mahoney, M.D, Associate CASENG,
Stephen L. Sean, M.D, Associate 14M-462
List M. Flannagan, M.D, associate
Antony J: Clark, MD.,dssociate
DECEASED
MAY, Myron DeShawn
STATE ATTORNEY RACE SEX AGE.
William N. Megs Black Male 31
COUNTY DEATH OCCURRED DATE OF DEATH.
Leon November 20, 2014
INVESTIGATING AGENCY DATE & TIME OF AUTOPSY
Tallahassee Police Department November 21, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.
IN ATTENDANCE
See below
Investigators Papy and Cherry; Forensic Specialists Komegay, Williams and James,
FINAL PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSES:
1. Gunshot wounds of chest, abdomen and back (13).
A. Injuries of abdominal aorta, spleen, left hemidiaphragm, left lung, stomach,
pancreas, left kidney, liver and right scapula,
B, Fractures of multiple ribs.
CC. Hemothoraces (tight chest 250 ml, left chest 450 ml).
D. Hemoperitoneum (100 ml).
IL. Gunshot wounds of buttocks (5) with soft tissue injuries,
IIL. Gunshot wounds of legs (4) with soft tissue injuries.
IV. Gunshot wounds of left arm (2) with fractures of left distal humerus.
V. Postmortem blood positive for amphetamine (0.24 mg/L).
CAUSE OF DEATH: Multiple gunshot wounds (24 total).AUTOPSY REPORT MAY, Myron DeShawn
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EXTERNAL EXAMINATION: ‘The body is received in a
black body bag that has been sealed with evidence tape and a zip tie. A Tallahassee
Memorial HealthCare tag with the decedent’s name is attached to the outside of the bag.
The tag indicates that the body was placed in the morgue on 11/20/2014 at 5:10am. The
body is received wrapped in a white sheet and fully clothed, The body is lying prone
with the head turned to his right. The hands have been cuffed behind the back. The
handcuffs are removed by law enforcement and are retained in their custody. The body is
clad in a blue long-sleeved shirt, a maroon knit pullover vest, faded blue jean pants with a
brown belt, blue and gray sneakers, dark blue print socks and black bathing suit trunks.
The shirt, vest and pants are blood-soaked along the front and there is blood on the sheet
under the body. There are multiple defects in the clothing that correspond to the gunshot
wounds described below. The clothing is photographed and tuned over to law
enforcement. The heel of the left shoe shows a perforating defect involving the bottom of
the heel and the sole edge along the posteromedial heel. A small detached piece of the
shoe sole from the defect is recovered from near the shoe and is secured as evidence. A
pack of cigarettes is recovered from the left front shirt pocket. There is a wrist watch
around the left wrist. Several fragments of projectiles are recovered from around the
body. All of the fragments are photographed and tured over to law enforcement. The
fragments include (1) a small jacketed piece of lead lying by the feet, (2) two small lead
‘fragments on the left thigh, (3) a distorted large-caliber, jacketed projectile from near the
right hip (with embedded blue fibers), (4) a mushroomed, large-caliber, jacketed
projectile from the left side of the torso (between the shirt and vest), (5) a distorted
jacketed projectile lying by the left shoulder and (6) a small fragment of a projectile
Jacket recovered from the soft tissues of the exit gunshot wound along the left medial
elbow.
The body is that of a well-
developed and well nourished male measuring 68 inches, weighing an estimated 150 ¥ +. (eg
pounds and appearing to be the reported age of 31 years. The body has not been a
embalmed and is well preserved. Rigor mortis is fully developed. Faint livor mortisis =
evident over of the anterior aspect of the body. The temperature of the body is cold. A 5 Cy4 8
minor injury of the forchead will be described below. The head hair consists of slight
stubble along the back and sides of the head. There is balding on top. Facial hair
consists of a short black goatee and slight stubble. The eyes are brown with clear
comeas. The external ears and external auditory canals are unremarkable. The skeleton
of the nose is intact. The teeth are natural and in a good state of dental repair. ‘The lips”
and oral mucosa show no evidence of trauma, There are a few small dried cracks of the
lower lip. The neck, shoulders and chest are symmetrical. Injuries of the chest, abdomen
and back will be described below. The abdomen is flat. The external genitalia are those
ofa normal circumcised male. There are no palpable testicular masses. No perineal or
anal lesions or injuries are identified. Injuries of the extremities will be described below.
The lateral aspect of the right upper arm shows a keloid scar in the shape of the Greek
letter sigma. The lateral aspect of the left upper arm shows a tattoo of “Phi Beta Sigma”
and a crest.
EVIDENCE OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION: There is no evidence of
medical intervention.
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EVIDENCE OF INJURY:
GUNSHOT WOUND #1 ~ LEFT POSTEROLATERAL CHEST:
ENTRY WOUND: The left posterolateral chest
shows an entry gunshot wound located 19 ¥ inches below the top of the head and 1%
inches posterior to the left lateral midline, The wound is */s inch and round. There is a
circumferential abrasion collar. No soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: ‘There is no exit wound.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the left posterolateral chest wall fracturing the 9" rib. There are injuries of the left
hemidiaphragm and spleen. The wound track ends along the left lateral thoracic spine at
T12. A mushroomed, jacketed projectile is recovered from the posterior spine at T12.
‘The underlying dura and spinal cord are intact. There is hemorthage along the wound
track.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
left to right, slightly downward and without significant front or back deviation.
GUNSHOT WOUND #2 ~ LEFT LATERAL LOWER CHEST;
ENTRY WOUND: The left lateral lower chest
shows an entry gunshot wound 22 ' inches below the top of the head. The wound is
along the lateral midline and is °/g inch. The wound is round with an abrasion collar. No
soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: ‘There is no exit wound.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the lateral 9" rib and 9" intercostal space. There are injuries of the left hemidiaphragm,
spleen, left kidney, stomach, tail of pancreas and the aorta at the level of T12. The
‘wound track passes through the right lobe of the liver resulting in extensive tears of the
parenchyma. The wound track exits the right lower lateral chest through the ”
intercostal space. There is a fracture of the superior edge of the right 8" rib. A
mushroomed, jacketed projectile is recovered from the musculature of the right lateral
chest wall, There is hemorrhage along the wound track.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
left to right, slightly upward and slightly back to front.
GUNSHOT WOUND #3- LEFT LATERAL LOWER CHEST:
ENTRY WOUND: The left lateral lower chest
shows an entry gunshot wound located 22% inches below the top of the head and ¥4 inchAUTOPSY REPORT MAY, Myron DeShawn
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anterior to the left lateral midline. The wound is “/g inch and round with a /x to % inch
abrasion collar. No soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: There is no exit wound.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the left lateral 9" rib and 9" intercostal space (in the same area as GSW #2). The wound
track perforates the left hemidiaphragm and travels through the lower lobe of the left lung
to exit the left posterior chest wall near the spine at the level of the 4" rib. The 4" rib is
fractured near the spine. A mushroomed, jacketed, projectile is recovered from the soft
tissues of the posterior lower neck. There is hemorrhage along the wound track.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
left to right, upward and front to back,
GUNSHOT WOUND #4 ~ LEFT MID BACK;
ENTRY WOUND: The left mid back shows an
entry gunshot wound 19 % inches below the top of the head and 1 inch to the left of the
posterior midline. The wound is 1 % x °/s inch and curved with a roughly 1 to 7 o’clock
orientation. No soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: ‘There is no exit wound.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the posterior left chest wall fracturing ribs 7 and 8. The wound track courses upward and
to the left through the upper lobe of the left lung to strike the parietal surface of the lateral
left 3" rib. The rib is fractured and there is a small amount of hemorrhage in the
overlying skeletal muscle. Hemorrhage is present along the wound track through the
lung. A distorted, jacketed projectile is recovered from the omental fat of the left upper
abdomen. [The projectile did not penetrate through the chest wall at the 3" rib and
stayed within the chest cavity. It then apparently was displaced through the traumatic
defect of the left hemidiaphragm after getting caught in omental fat.]
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
right to left, slightly back to front and upward.
GUNSHOT WOUND #5 - LEFT ANTERIOR CHEST:
ENTRY WOUND: ‘The left anterior chest shows an
entry gunshot wound located 17 % inches below the top of the head and 4 ¥4 inches to the
left of the anterior midline. The wound is present along the inferior and lateral edge of
the left areola. The wound is %4 x 1 inch. There are transverse % to % inch superficial
abrasions near the 3 to 6 o’clock wound margin. No soot or stippling is identified.
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EXIT WOUND: The left anteromedial chest
shows a stellate % x % inch exit wound 15 % inches below the top of the head and 1 inch
to the left of the anterior midline,
WOUND TRACK: The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the left anterior chest. There is no perforation of the anterior chest
wall. No projectile fragments are recovered.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
left to right, upward and slightly back to front,
GUNSHOT WOUND #6 ~ LEFT LOWER BUTTOCK:
ENTRY WOUND: The inferior aspect of the left
buttock shows an entry wound that consists of two wounds along the inferior gluteal
crease. The lower wound is 30 inches above the heel and 2 % inch to the left of the
posterior midline, The wound is */s inch with a °/, inch abrasion along the 3 to 9 o’clock
wound margin. The upper wound is 31 inches above the heel and 2 ¥ inches to the left
of the posterior midline. ‘The wound is % inch with marginal abrasions. No soot or
stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: ‘There is no exit wound.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the left buttock. A partially-flattened, jacketed projectile is recovered
from just under the skin of the left lower back/upper pelvis. There is hemorrhage around
the projectile.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes upward,
slightly left to right and slightly back to front.
GUNSHOT WOUND #7 - RIGHT LOWER BUTTOC!
ENTRY WOUND: ‘The right lower buttock shows
‘an entry gunshot wound 30 % inches above the heel and 5 inches to the right of the -
posterior midline. The wound is % x % inch and shows a % inch abrasion along the
superior edge and a % inch abrasion from the 5 to 11 o'clock margin. No soot or stippling
is identified.
EXIT WOUND: ‘There is no exit wound.
WOUND TRACK: The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the right buttock in an upward direction. A partially-flattened, jacketed
projectile is recovered from the soft tissues of the right lower back/upper pelvis.AUTOPSY REPORT MAY, Myron DeShawn
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DIRECTION: The wound track passes upward,
slightly left to right and slightly back to front.
GUNSHOT WOUND #8 ~ MID TO UPPER BACK;
‘The mid back shows a graze-type gunshot wound that consists of two separate elongated
wounds. Each wound has a5 to 11 o’clock orientation. No soot or stippling is identified.
The lower wound is 3 x ¥%4 inch and centered 20 inches below the top of the head. This
wound is located to the right of the posterior midline, The upper wound is 2 % x */s inch
and centered 16 % inches below the top of the head. This wound is to the left of the
posterior midline, A distorted, jacketed projectile with blue fibers is partially embedded
in the skin at the superior tip of the second part of the graze wound (11 o’clock tip). The
projectile is labeled as being recovered from the upper middle back. There is no
penetration of the chest cavities or spinal column, The wound track passes from right to
left and upward.
GUNSHOT WOUND #9 ~ MID TO UPPER BACK:
The mid to upper back has a graze wound consisting of two separate injuries that have
very similar configurations and orientations as those of GSW #8, Both components of
graze wound #9 have a 5 to 11 o’clock orientation with the lower wound being to the
right of the posterior midline and the upper wound being to the left of the posterior
midline. The lower wound is 4 x 1 % inch and centered 18 4 inch below the top of the
head. The upper wound is 3 x % inch and centered 15 inches below the top of the head.
No projectile fragments are recovered. No soot or stippling is identified. There are no
penetrating injuries of the chest cavities or spinal column. The wound track direction is
right to left and upward.
GUNSHOT WOUND #10 — ANTEROMEDIAL RIGHT UPPER THIGH:
ENTRY WOUND: The anteromedial right thigh
shows an entry gunshot wound located 28 inches above the heel and 4 ¥% inches medial to
the anterior midline of the right thigh. The wound is */s inch and round with an abrasion
collar. No soot or stippling is identified. Q
EXIT WOUND: The posterolateral right thigh
shows an exit wound located 29 inches above the heel and 8 inches to the right of the
posterior midline. The wound is °/s inch and round.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the right thigh. No projectile fragments are recovered.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
left to right, slightly upward and front to back.
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GUNSHOT WOUND #11 — LATERAL RIGHT BACK NEAR AXILLA:
ENTRY WOUND: There is an entry gunshot wound
of the right lateral back near the posterior axilla. The wound is 6 % inch below the top of
the shoulder and 2 % inch posterior to the right lateral midline. The wound is °/s x 5
inches and has a 4 inch abrasion along the inferior wound edge. No soot or stippling is
identified.
EXIT WOUND: ‘The right upper back shows an
exit wound 9 % inch below the top of the head, 1 % inch to the right of the posterior
midline and near the top of the shoulder. The wound is % x */s inch and shows irregular
tears of the wound edges.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the right upper back. There are extensive fractures of the right scapula.
No projectile fragments are recovered. There is hemorrhage along the wound track.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
right to left, upward and slightly back to front.
GUNSHOT WOUND #12 = LATERAL RIGHT BACK NEAR AXILLA:
ENTRY WOUND: The lateral right back shows an
entry gunshot wound near the posterior axilla. The wound is 6 % inches below the top of
the shoulder and 1% inch posterior to the right lateral midline. The wound is 1 ¥x %
inch and is elongated with a roughly 5 to 11 o’clock orientation. No soot or stippling is
identified.
EXIT WOUND: ‘The right upper back shows a */ inch
exit wound located 8 inches below the top of the head, 4 inches to the right of the
posterior midline and about 1 inch below the top of the shoulder. The wound shows
irregular marginal tears.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the right upper back. There are extensive fractures of the right scapula,
No projectile fragments are recovered. There is hemorrhage along the wound track.
DIRECTION: The wound track passes from
right to left, upward and slightly back to front.
GUNSHOT WOUND #13 LATERAL LEFT LOWER LEG:
ENTRY WOUND: The lateral aspect of the left
lower leg shows a % inch round entry gunshot wound 16 % inches above the heel and 2
inches lateral to the posterior midline of the lower leg. There are small irregular woundsAUTOPSY REPORT MAY, Myron DeShawn
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just below the entry wound that are consistent with shrapnel-type injuries. No soot or
stippling is identified,
EXIT WOUND: ‘There is no exit wound.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the left lower leg and posterior knee. There is minimal hemorrhage
along the wound track. A distorted, jacketed projectile and a separate small lead
fragment are recovered from the left posterior knee. There is minimal hemorrhage
around the projectile fragments. No injuries of major neurovascular structures are noted.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
left to right, slightly front to back and slightly upward,
GUNSHOT WOUND #14 ~ POSTERIOR LEFT LOWER LEG:
‘The posterior aspect of the left lower leg shows a 2 x /g inch graze wound centered about
12 % inches above the left heel. ‘The wound track has a 7 to 1 o’clock orientation. ‘There
are dried curved abrasions along the inferior and superior tips. The abrasion of the
inferior wound tip is slightly wider and the direction of the graze wound is upward and
slightly left to right. No soot or stippling is identified. No projectile fragments are
recovered.
GUNSHOT WOUND #15 — ANTEROLATERAL LEFT THIGH:
ENTRY WOUND: The anterolateral left thigh
shows a % inch round entry gunshot wound 27 inches above the left heel and 1% inch to
the left of the anterior midline of the thigh. The wound shows a circumferential abrasion
collar. No soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: ‘The anteromedial aspect of the
left thigh shows an exit wound 25 % inch above the left heel and 4 inches medial to the
anterior midline of the left thigh. The wound is */s inch with an abrasion collar that is
wider along the superior medial margins.
RE-ENTRY WOUND: The anteromedial aspect of the
right thigh shows a re-entry wound 25 inches above the right heel and 5 4 inches medial
to the anterior midline of the right thigh. The wound is “s inch and round with slight
irregular margins. ‘There is a marginal abrasion that measures up to °/s inch from the 2 to
7 o’clock position.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the left anterior thigh and the right thigh. A distorted, jacketed,
projectile is recovered from the soft tissues of the posterior right thigh. No fractures or
injuries of major neurovascular structures are noted.
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DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
left to right, slightly downward and slightly front to back.
GUNSHOT WOUND #16 ~ LEFT UPPER BACK:
ENTRY WOUND: ‘The left upper back shows a “/s x
YAinch entry wound 9 ¥ inches below the top of the head and % inch to the left of the
posterior midline. No soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: The left lateral upper back
shows an exit wound 9 % inch below the top of the head and S inches to the left of the
posterior midline. The wound consists of a */s inch opening along the medial aspect and
an elongated abrasion that is 1 '/s inch along the lateral wound edge.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track undermines the
skin of the left upper back. There are abrasions on the skin between the entry and exit
wounds. The wound track does not penetrate the chest cavity and there are no injuries of
‘major neurovascular structures. No projectile fragments are recovered.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
right to left and without significant upward/downward or front/back deviation.
GUNSHOT WOUND #17 — RIGHT MID BACK:
ENTRY WOUND: ‘The right mid back shows an
entry wound 12 inches below the top of the head and 5 % inches to the right of the
posterior midline. The wound consists of a % inch opening along the superior medial
aspect with a % inch elongated abrasion from 3 to 6 o’clock position. The skin is
undermined at the 11 0’clock position. No soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: The right mid to upper back
shows an exit wound 10 inches below the top of the head and 3 % inch to the right of the
posterior midline. The wound is "/s x % inches and curved. There is a 1 ¥4 inch abrasion
inferior to the wound.
WOUND TRACK: The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the back. There is no penetration of the chest cavity. No projectile
fragments are recovered.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
right to left and upward,AUTOPSY REPORT MAY, Myron DeShawn
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GUNSHOT WOUND #18 — RIGHT MID BACK:
‘The right mid back shows a 1 % x ¥4 inch graze wound centered 13 inches below the top
of the head and 5 4 inch to the right of the posterior midline. The wound has a 5 to 11
o'clock orientation. No soot or stippling is identified. The wound track passes upward
and right to left. No projectile fragments are recovered,
GUNSHOT WOUND #19 - POSTERIOR RIGHT SHOULDER:
The right posterior shoulder shows a 1% x % inch graze wound located 2 inches below
the top of the shoulder. There is a slightly curved abrasion on the inferior tip. No soot or
stippling is identified. The wound track passes upward without significant right/eft or
front/back deviation. No projectile fragments are recovered.
GUNSHOT WOUND #20— LATERAL LEFT BUTTOCK:
ENTRY WOUND: ‘The left lateral lower buttock
shows an entry wound 31 inches above the heel and 6 inches to the left of the posterior
midline. The wound is 1 %4 x ‘/g inch and has a 5 to 11 o'clock orientation. The inferior
wound edge has a slight curved abrasion. No soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: The left lateral upper buttock
shows a *7s inch exit wound 36 ¥% inches above the heel and 6 % inch left of the posterior
midline, There are small marginal tears.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the soft tissues of the left buttock. No projectile fragments are recovered.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes upward,
slightly right to left and slightly back to front.
GUNSHOT WOUND #21 ~ RIGHT UPPER BUTTOCK;
ENTRY WOUND: The right upper buttock shows a
1 % inch entry wound 36 % inches above the heel and 5 ¥ inches to the right of the
posterior midline, The wound is elongated with a 5 to 11 o’clock orientation. There are
irregular abrasions of the wound edges. No soot or stippling is identified. Fabric is noted
to be imbedded in the wound.
EXIT WOUND: ‘The right lower back shows a %
inch roughly round exit wound 4 % inch to the right of the posterior midline and 38
inches above the heel. There are slight abrasions at the 3 and 10 o’clock wound margins.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track only passes
through the soft tissues of the right upper buttock. No projectile fragments are recovered
from the wound track.
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DIRECTION:
slightly right to left and slightly back to front.
‘The wound track passes upward,
GUNSHOT WOUND #22 — RIGHT LATERAL BUTTOCK:
ENTRY WOUND: ‘The right lateral buttock shows
an entry wound 34 inches above the heel and 6 ¥4 inches right of the posterior midline.
‘The wound is 1 % x 1 inch and elongated with a7 to 1 o’clock orientation. There is an
abrasion along the 3 to 6 o’clock margin. No soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: ‘The right upper lateral buttock
shows a 1 % inch elongated exit wound 37 inches above the heel and 6 % inches to the
right of the posterior midline. The wound has a 5 to 11 o’clock orientation with irregular
marginal abrasions.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track only passes
through the soft tissues of the right lateral buttock. No projectile fragments are recovered
from the wound track,
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
back to front, upward and without significant rightleft deviation.
GUNSHOT WOUND #23 ~ LEFT ELBOW:
ENTRY WOUND: ‘The lateral left elbow region
shows a /, to % inch entry wound 10 % inches below the top of the shoulder and 2 ¥
inches lateral to the olecranon process. The wound shows a thin abrasion collar and is
Present over the posterolateral aspect of the elbow area. No soot or stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: The medial left elbow region
shows a*/g inch exit wound 11 inches below the top of the shoulder. There are slight
irregular tears of the margins.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track passes through
the left elbow region resulting in complete fracture of the left distal humerus. A small
fragment of jacket material is recovered from the left medial elbow during the initial
external examination of the body.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes from
left to right, slightly front to back and slightly distal.
GUNSHOT WOUND #24 ~ LEFT UPPER ARM:
ENTRY WOUND: The posteromedial aspect of the
left upper arm shows a “/g inch entry wound 9 % inches below the top of the shoulder.
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There is a curved abrasion along the posterior and inferior wound edges. No soot or
stippling is identified.
EXIT WOUND: The anteromedial aspect of the
left upper arm shows a % inch exit wound 8 inches below the top of the shoulder. There
are irregular marginal tears with no noted abrasions.
WOUND TRACK: ‘The wound track undermines the
skin of the anterior left upper arm. There are a few abrasions on the skin between the
entry and exit wounds. There are no injuries of major neurovascular structures and no
associated fractures. No projectile fragments are recovered from the wound track.
DIRECTION: ‘The wound track passes back to
front, slightly upward and without significant right/left deviation.
ADDITIONAL INJURIES
‘© The left side of the forehead shows a ¥4 inch full-thickness laceration with ¥4 to Ys
inch abrasions along the wound margins. A % inch curved superficial dried
abrasion is noted on the scalp just superolateral to the laceration.
The lateral aspect of the left distal thigh shows a/, inch abrasion.
The lateral aspect of the left lower leg shows a ‘/s inch abrasion.
The left anterior abdomen shows a */s inch abrasion.
The posterolateral aspect of the right index finger shows a % inch abrasion.
INTERNAL EXAMINATION:
BODY CAVITIES: ‘The muscles of the chest and
abdominal wall are normal in color and consistency. The organs are in their correct
anatomic positions. Significant injuries involving multiple organs, bony skeleton and left
hemidiaphragm are described above. There is 250 ml of blood in the right chest cavity,
450 ml of blood in the left chest cavity and about 100 ml of blood within the peritoneal
cavity. :
NECK: The hyoid bone, thyroid
cartilage and cricoid cartilage are intact. No hemorthage is identified in the strap muscles
of the neck. The larynx is patent with no obstructive materials or masses. The laryngeal
mucosa is smooth.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: ‘The heart is 370 grams. The
epicardial surface is smooth and the heart has a normal configuration. The coronary
arteries have the usual takeoff and distribution. Sectioning of the coronary arteries
reveals no evidence of atheromatous disease. The endocardium is smooth and the valves
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are unremarkable. The myocardium is tan and homogeneous. No areas of scarring or
other focal lesions are noted.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: The right lung is 350 grams
and the left lung is 280 grams. Injuries of the left lung are described above. The pleural
surfaces are smooth. The lower trachea and major bronchi are patent. Both lungs are
pink/red and soft. Hemorrhage is present along the wound tracks through the left lung.
‘No mass lesions or areas of consolidation are identified.
HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM: The liver is 1335 grams.
Extensive injuries of the liver are described above. The parenchyma is red/brown with
no underlying pathologic abnormalities. The gallbladder holds about 10 ml of liquid
green bile and has a smooth mucosal lining. No gallstones are present.
HEMOLYMPHATIC SYSTEM: The spleen is 120 grams.
‘There are extensive lacerations of the spleen. The parenchyma is dark red and soft. No
focal lesions are noted.
GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM: The esophagus has a smooth
mucosa lining. An injury of the stomach is described above. The stomach holds no food,
liquid or pill fragments, The gastric lining shows no ulcerations or other focal lesions.
The intestines are intact with no areas of ischemia or perforation. ‘The appendix is not,
identified.
UROGENITAL SYSTEM: ‘The right kidney is 115
grams and the left kidney is 120 grams. The capsules strip easily to reveal smooth
cortical surfaces. The renal parenchyma is red/tan with well-defined corticomedullary
junctions. There is an injury of the left kidney, as described above, The bladder holds
about 50 ml of clear yellow urine and has a smooth mucosal lining. The prostate gland is
unremarkable.
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: ‘The adrenals and thyroid
gland are unremarkable. Injury of the pancreas is described above.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM: Fractures associated with the
‘gunshot wounds are described above. No underlying bony abnormalities are noted. ‘The
sternum and ribs exhibit the expected bone density.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Reflection of the scalp
reveals an injury of the left frontal scalp. The calvarium is intact. Removal of the
calvarium reveals no epidural, subdural or subarachnoid hemorrhage. The leptomeninges
are thin. The brain is 1520 grams. The cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres are
symmetrical. The vessels at the base of the brain are thin-walled and have the usual
distribution. No aneurysms or other abnormalities are noted. Sectioning of the cerebrum,
cerebellum and brainstem reveals no areas of hemorrhage or softening. The base of the
skull is intact,
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ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES:
Toxicologic specimens are collected and submitted for analysis. The specimens
include blood from the aorta, urine, bile and vitreous.
An air-dried blood spot card is retained.
. Multiple radiographs are obtained prior to the autopsy and reveal the projectile
fragments that are subsequently recovered.
‘The following evidence is collected in conjunction with law enforcement and is
retained in their custody:
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handouts,
left wrist watch,
clothing.
small piece of detached heel from left shoe.
projectile fragment from bag near feet.
projectile fragments from left thigh.
projectile fragment from bag near right hip.
pack of cigarettes from shirt pocket,
projectile from left side between shirt and vest,
buccal swab,
projectile from bag near left shoulder.
purple top tube of blood,
projectile fragment from left medial elbow. (GSW #23)
projectile from posterior left knee. (GSW #13)
projectile from posterior right thigh. (GSW #10)
projectile from upper middle back. (GSW #8)
projectile from right lower back/upper pelvis. (GSW #7)
projectile from left lower back/upper pelvis. (GSW #6)
projectile from posterior lower neck, (GSW #3)
projectile from right lateral chest. (GSW #2)
projectile from left lateral chest. (GSW #4)
projectile from posterior spine at T12. (GSW #1)
fingerprints/palm prints.
MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
HEART: (C) ‘No specific pathologic
abnormalities.
LUNGS: (B) Atelectasis. Acute
hemorrhage.
LIVER: (A) ‘No specific pathologic
abnormalities,
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KIDNEY: (A)
abnormalities.
BRAIN: (D)
abnormalities.
Associate Medical Examiner
LMFitep/imf
Completed: December 15, 2014
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RECEIPT DATE: 11/25/2014
Forensic Toxicology Laboratory
SUBMITTER: Dr. Lisa Flannagan, District 2 Medical Examiners Office, 1899 Elder Court, Tallahasseo, FL 32308.
SPECIMENS RECEIVED:
‘A. Blood, aorta
8. Urine
c. Bile
D. Vitreous Humor
—Analvie_ Qualitative Results Quantitative Results
VOLATILES
‘A. Blood None Detected
B. Urine None Detected
COMPREHENSIVE DRUG SCREEN
A. Blood Amphetamine Positive 0.24 mg/l
B. Urine ‘Amphetamine Positive
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