Whitney Houston Death: Not Homicide, Investigation In Hands Of Coroner
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 @ 12:00PM - 3 comments
By Amber Goodhand - Radar Reporter
The Beverly Hills Police Department held a press conference on Monday morning to discuss the death of Whitney Houston, revealing that they've concluded their preliminary investigation and have handed it over to the coroner's office.
The spokesperson confirmed that Whitney's body was initially found in the bathtub of her fourth floor Beverly Hilton Hotel room by a member of her personal staff, and was moved by a person or persons prior to any medical personnel arriving on the scene.
"We have concluded our portion of the investigation at the hotel," the spokesperson said, noting that it was an active death investigation — not a homicide investigation. "As of right now, it's a coroner's case."
Lindsay Lohan – Smokin’ Hot At The Morgue
Posted on Oct 28, 2011 @ 09:30AM - 25 comments
Hey Lindsay, those things are bad for you!
Yes, that was Lindsay Lohan puffing a smoke during her community service stint at the Los Angeles Coroner's Office Friday morning, and RadarOnline.com has the pictures for you.
With blonde hair, a black jacket and a grey scarf, the Mean Girls star, 25, was far removed from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood red carpets as she sucked down the nicotine with a full day of work still on the slate.
EXCLUSIVE: R&B Singer Teena Marie Found Dead By Daughter -- Hear The 911 Call
Posted on Dec 29, 2010 @ 12:10PM - 1 comment
R&B singer Teena Marie was found dead in her Pasadena, California home by her daughter on December 26 -- and only RadarOnline.com has the dramatic 911 call.
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“I think my mom is dead,” Marie’s daughter frantically tells the emergency operator.
EXCLUSIVE: Corey Haim Autopsy Report Delayed, More Tests Conducted
Posted on Apr 22, 2010 @ 01:40PM - 2 comments
Though Corey Haim's autopsy report was expected to be released this week, it has been delayed and additional tests are being conducted, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
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A senior official at the Los Angeles Coroner's Office confirmed to RadarOnline.com that the autopsy report will not be released this week as was expected. The official also mentioned that they had "some additional testing" to do.
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The report possibly will be released next week.
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Haim passed away on March 10 after collapsing in the Los Angeles apartment he shared with his mother Judy. He was 38.
Brittany Murphy's Full Autopsy Report Revealed: New Details On Her Drug Use
Posted on Feb 25, 2010 @ 03:05PM - 13 comments
The Los Angeles Coroner's Office released the full autopsy report for Brittany Murphy on Thursday, which revealed new details surrounding her death and drug use. RadarOnline.com has all the details.
The papers gave a rundown of the prescription drugs Murphy had at her disposal. Under the toxicology section of the papers, a breakdown is given of what drugs were found in her system and where they found them: in her stomach was Propranolol, Hydrocodone, Phenazopyridine, Fluoxetine, Dextromethorphan, Chlorpheniramine, in her urine and in her blood/heart methamphetamines were found.
No illegal drugs were detected in her body.
"The possible adverse elevated levels of these medications can not be discounted, especially in her weakened state. Therefore the manner of death is accident," the autopsy report reads.
PHOTOS: Brittany Murphy Through The Years
In early February, the coroner's office deemed her death to be "accidental." The causes they listed were: community acquired pneumonia, iron deficiency anemia, multiple drug intoxication and an accidental drug overdose.
Read Coroner's Press Release
According to leaked notes of an investigator from the coroner's office, the medications found in the actress' bedroom included: Klonopin (anxiety med), Carbamazepine (treats Diabetic symptoms and is also a bipolar med), Ativan (anxiety med), Vicoprofen (pain reliever), Hydrocodone (pain med) , Topamax (anti-seizure med also to prevent migraines), Propranolol (hypertension, used to prevent heart attacks), Biaxin (antibiotic), Methylprednisolone (anti-inflammatory), Fluoxetine (depression med) and miscellaneous vitamins. Some of the bottles were full while some were empty, the investigator wrote.
EXCLUSIVE: Coroner's Office Investigating Leaked Brittany Murphy Notes
Posted on Dec 22, 2009 @ 01:04PM - 11 comments
The internet swirled Tuesday morning after investigator reports from Brittany Murphy's house were leaked, detailing the scene on the morning of her death and chronicling the amount of prescription pills found in her bedroom. RadarOnline.com has learned that the Los Angeles Coroner's office is furious over the release of the document's details and has launched an investigation into the matter.
