"An autopsy was prevented because the family supposedly did not want an autopsy and the body was quickly embalmed, making an autopsy very difficult." - Gaffer
"Lujan said that Scalia's family did not request an autopsy..." -ChicagoTribune
Clear as mud.
Was the decision to not order an autopsy as (required by TX law, Art. 49.04 parts 2 & 6) by the justice of the peace (Cinderela Guevera) made as a result of 'NOT receiving word' from Scalia's family or in confirmation of family's word declining autopsy? Cinderela did speak with Scalia's personal physician who examined him on Wed/Thurs. prior, issued an MRI for shoulder injury.
Shoulder pain is sometimes a symptom of a heart attack... MayoClinic.
Would a Dr. not advise a patient to limit travel if questions about his heart condition arise, given the shoulder injury exam (MRI)? Scalia had just returned from an overseas trip to Hong Kong as well.
Coincidental to this medical visit,Friday, Feb. 12th, McConnell & co. were in the process of arranging their 10 day recess.
Scalia was to travel to TX ranch with one of his sons - who cancelled at the last minute.
I'd like to know more about the circumstances pulling this son from this trip.
Scalia died alone, unaccompanied (a situation which triggers state req'd autopsy). He was found with a pillow over his head, with his bed clothes un-rumpled. Curious characterization which is bound to trigger questions.
A resident of Maclean, VA, Scalia's body could not be transported back to VA unless he was first embalmed as required by TX state law.
Why is it, the law requiring embalming prior to transport was followed, yet the law requiring autopsy under these circumstances, as reported initially (and altered) was not...especially given no qualified physician/medical personnel was on site to determine probable cause of Scalia's death?
One of two justices-of-the-peace determined over the phone, without visually examining the deceased, a prominent and irritating SC Justice to this administration, determined the cause of death as 'heart attack'.
Supreme Court Justices ought to be treated with the same security and caution as is the POTUS, given the power they wield. Given the political hot potato of these circumstances - one would expect every i to be dotted and every t to be crossed when issuing a legal death certificate. Instead, so many coincidences raise endless questions and a run on tin foil. Ugh! Banana republic, here we come!
I only recount my statement based on what I read yesterday or the day before on Drudge or somewhere. I defer to your investigation. Thanks
