The Cleveland Chief of Police announced that the autopsy results confirmed Delta State University student Trey Reed’s death as a suicide by hanging. The Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s findings aligned with the initial investigation and the Bolivar County Coroner’s office. All investigative materials have been turned over to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for review. Despite the ruling, Reed’s family, represented by Jones Law Firm, will pursue an independent autopsy and investigation.
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A pathologist’s report commissioned by Mikal Mahdi’s attorneys claims his April 11th firing squad execution was botched. Only two bullet wounds were found, suggesting the shooters missed the intended target area, resulting in a prolonged and painful death estimated at 30-60 seconds. The autopsy lacked crucial evidence, including X-rays and detailed photos, hindering independent verification of the state’s claim that three bullets struck Mahdi. Attorneys argue this contradicts the state’s assurance of a humane execution and calls into question the training and oversight of the process.
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In the tragic case of baby Onyxx Cooley, who died unexpectedly at 10 weeks old, the elected coroner of Bonneville County, Idaho, failed to conduct a thorough investigation, despite national guidelines recommending a full autopsy, scene investigation, and interviews with caregivers. The coroner, Rick Taylor, opted for a “paperwork autopsy,” choosing to accept the ER doctor’s initial diagnosis of SIDS without further investigation, citing Idaho’s lack of legal requirements for following national standards. This lack of thoroughness leaves the cause of Onyxx’s death unanswered and highlights the systemic issues within Idaho’s coroner system, where the state has the nation’s lowest autopsy rate for unexplained child deaths.
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John Q. Hosedrinker