NYC Medical Examiner Report - Epstein Cause of Death
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The New York City Chief Medical Examiner Barbara Sampson ruled Epstein's death a suicide by hanging. The determination was made after a thorough forensic examination. The ruling was later questioned by forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden, retained by Epstein's brother Mark, who stated that evidence was more consistent with homicidal strangulation, though this view was not adopted by official investigators.
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NYC Medical Examiner Report - Epstein Death Ruling (2019)
The New York City Medical Examiner ruled Jeffrey Epstein's death a suicide by hanging on August 10, 2019 at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Two surveillance cameras outside his cell malfunctioned that night. Guards Tova Noel and Michael Thomas admitted to falsifying logs showing they conducted required checks while actually sleeping. Epstein had been removed from suicide watch on July 29 despite an incident on July 23. His cellmate had been transferred out the day before, leaving him alone.
email chain: DOJ-OGR-00023580
An email chain between NBCUniversal employees discusses the status of Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy and the OCME's pending determination. The Chief Medical Examiner had allowed a private pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden, to observe the autopsy at the request of Epstein's representatives. The determination was pending further information at the time.
Email or Letter: DOJ-OGR-00023581
The document appears to be a statement from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) regarding an autopsy examination, mentioning that a private pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden, was allowed to observe. The OCME defers to law enforcement on other investigations related to the death.
Investigative Report: DOJ-OGR-00023374
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death, collecting over 127,000 documents and conducting interviews with BOP employees, contractors, and inmates. The OIG reviewed various records, including security camera footage, inmate phone records, and medical records, and conducted forensic analysis of computers and cellular telephones.
Figure caption or reference: DOJ-OGR-00023402
The document is a caption or reference for Figure 4.6, which depicts the layout of the MCC New York SHU, based on sources from the DOJ OIG and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York.
Exhibit or Evidence Document: DOJ-OGR-00023404
This document is a labeled photograph (Figure 4.8) showing the door to the cell occupied by Jeffrey Epstein and another inmate during a specific period. The image has been modified for privacy reasons and is sourced from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME).
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