[Bryan24 #13] Both of them indicated homicide,[shelterguy #16] Homicide just means a death due to something other than natural causes. They didn’t say murder.
FLOYD George - Final Autopsy Results 20 pp.
Press Release Report; Floyd, George Perry; Case No: 2020-3700 1 page.
Cause of death: Cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compressionManner of death: Homicide
How injury occurred: Decedent experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest while being restrained by law enforcement officer(s)
Other significant conditions: Arteriosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease; fentanyl intoxication; recent methamphetamine use
Please direct any media inquiries to Carolyn Marinan, Hennepin County Communications at carolyn.marinan@hennepin.us.
Comments:
Manner of death classification is a statutory function of the medical examiner, as part of death certification for purposes of vital statistics and public health. Manner of death is not a legal determination of culpability or intent, and should not be used to usurp the judicial process. Such decisions are outside the scope of the Medical Examiner’s role or authority.
For comparison, see the Autopsy Report in the case of Tony Timpa.
Case: IFS-1 6-14001 - ME -- Page 7 of 8Timpa, Anthony Alan
Based on the case history and autopsy findings, it is my opinion that Anthony Alan Timpa, a 32-year-old white male, died as a result of sudden cardiac death due to the toxic effects of cocaine and physiologic stress associated with physical restraint.
Cardiac hypertrophy and bipolar disorder contributed to his death.
The mechanism of death in cases such as this is sometimes referred to as "excited delirium syndrome (EDS)." Classically, people affected by EDS are witnessed to exhibit erratic or aggressive behav ior, and will often "throw off" attempts at restraint, requiring multiple people to subdue them. The person will appear to calm down and will suddenly become unresponsive. Most cases are associated with drug intoxication and/or psychiatric illness.
In this case, several factors likely contributed to the death. The surveillance and body cam footage and witness reports fit the classic scenario of excited delirium syndrome, and cocaine use and psychiatric illness (bipolar disorder) are common predisposing risk factors for EDS. Cocaine leads to increased heart rate and increased blood pressure, making a cardiac arrhythmia more likely. Due to his prone position and physical restra int by an officer, an element of mechanical or positional asphyxia cannot be ruled out (although he was seen to be yelling and fighting for the majority of the restraint). His enlarged heart size also put him at risk for sudden cardiac death.
Although the decedent only had superficial injuries, the manner of death will be ruled a homicide, as the stress of being restrained and extreme physical exertion contributed to his demise.
MANNER OF DEATH: Homicide
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Emily Ogden, M.D.
Medical Examiner
10/17/2016/s/
Elizabeth Ventura, M.D.
Medical Examiner
10/12/2016/s/
Candace Schoppe, M.D.
Medical Examiner
10/12/2016/s/
Chester S Gwin, M.D.
Medical Examiner
10/11/2016
The autopsy finding of homicide does not impute criminality or intent. It imputes a death by causes other than natural, suicide, or accident. See the result in the case of Tony Timpa.
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot has dismissed charges against three Dallas police officers indicted almost two years ago on misdemeanor deadly conduct charges in the death of a handcuffed man.. . .
"Today's decision to dismiss the charges was made following a lengthy investigation and determination as to the official cause of death of Mr. Timpa," Creuzot said in a news release.
Creuzot's statement said he met with "all three medical examiners" who had testified to the grand jury that indicted the officers. They told him they did not believe the officers acted recklessly and "cannot, and will not, testify to the elements of the indictment beyond a reasonable doubt."
All the cops will walk free.
form ore on what George was under the influence of see my post two above this one- the man was a heart attack waiting to happen- He was also well over the amount for fentanyl known to kill- plus had several other drugs in his system