Maybe.
But, given the exposure of this case, the experience of the Harris County ME, and some working knowledge of forensic pathology, I'd bet on the ME.
In my scenario, you had drawn a conclusion and I had not. Therefore you would be the only on who could be jumping to conclusions.
In your scenario, I drew a conclusion based on the opinion of a respected Medical Examiner.
If that's jumping to conclusions, then how high should I leap?
Houstoncurmudgen stated...... In Ft Bend county the 4 JP's take turns being on duty as we do not have a medical examiner. The PCT 4 JP, Jim Richards is a damn fool.
What county was the guy in?
From the article.....
Because the evidence of suicide was considered so strong, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace James Richard initially chose not to order an autopsy.
"There just wasn't any evidence of foul play," said Richard, noting that police did not request an autopsy.
However, because of the attention being focused on Baxter's death, he changed his mind just before noon.
Maybe you could source your info for us. Surely you wouldn't make something like that up. Would you? I hope not. Your credibility is already suffering.