> His family said no autopsy, and even if he was someone important, his mortal remains belong to the family-not to the government or the public to carve up to please conspiracy theorists....
If an autopsy is ordered by a Justice of the Peace or Medical Examiners as part of an death inquest the consent of the family is not required. See Texas CCP 49.31
source: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.49.htm
He was also determined too weak to have shoulder surgery thanks to cardiovascular issues.
The people that knew him and his medical history best believe an autopsy unnecessary. So did the US Marshals.
I’m very well aware of that-I live in Texas-however, the JP and a medical examiner, after investigating did NOT find any compelling evidence to support ordering an autopsy-probably after talking to Scalia’s personal physician about his health-and so the family’s wishes were respected, as they should be when there is no reason to believe a crime has been committed-the remains of the deceased are not the property of the state or the public...