That was my point. I think an autopsy should have been done based on his importance and possibility of assassination, but if he had been drinking heavily or doing drugs, the family would not want that exposed.
Frankly, nothing in what I’ve seen from his writings with respect to his decisions, ideas on the Constitution, etc. leads me to believe he would have been doing any of that.
All I can say is finding a pillow over his head is a very, very strange place indeed.
If you have painful medical conditions, as is common in
older people, it isn’t unusual to be taking numerous
prescription drugs for various symptoms.
She planned to drive to the ranch - about 30 minutes south of Marfa - but returned when a U.S. Marshal told her by phone: “It’s not necessary for you to come, judge. If you’re asking for an autopsy, that’s what we need to clarify.” http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/texas-news/scalia-to-have-autopsy-in-texas-according-to-state-law/42898331
Why did a Marshall tell her not to come to the Ranch? Why didn’t she go to the Ranch anyway? She was on her way to the Ranch and then turned around - why? “That’s what we need to clarify.”