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Subject: AUTOPSY REPORT - RONALD GOLDMAN
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AUTOPSY REPORT
94-05135

I performed an autopsy on the body of GOLDMAN, RONALD at the
DEPARTMENT OF CORONER Los Angeles, California on June 14, 1994
@1030 HOURS From the anatomic findings and pertinent history, I
ascribe the death to: MULTIPLE SHARP FORCE INJURIES Due To Or As
a Consequence of
_________________________________________________________________

Anatomical Summary:
1. Sharp force wound of neck, left side, with transection of left
internal jugular vein.
2. Multiple stab wounds of chest, abdomen, and left thigh:
Penetrating stab wounds of chest and abdomen with right
hemothorax and hemoperitoneum.
3. Multiple incised wounds of scalp, face, neck, chest and left
hand (defense wound).
4. Multiple abrasions upper extremities and hands (defense
wounds).

NOTES AND PROCEDURES
1. The body is described in the Standard Anatomical Position.
Reference is to this position only.
2. Where necessary, injuries are numbered for reference. This
is arbitrary and does not correspond to any order in which
they may have been incurred. All the injuries are
antemortem, unless otherwise specified.
3. The term "anatomic" is used as a specification to indicate
correspondence with the description as set forth in the
textbooks of Gross Anatomy. It denotes freedom from
significant, visible or morbid alteration.

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
The body is that of a well developed, well nourished Caucasian
male stated to be 25 years old. The body weighs 171 pounds,
measuring 69 inches from crown to sole. The hair on the scalp is
brown and straight. The irides appear hazel with the pupils fixed
and dilated. The sclerae and conjunctive are unremarkable, with
no evidence of petechial hemorrhages on either. Both upper and
lower teeth are natural, and there are no injuries of the gums,
cheeks, or lips. There is a picture-type tattoo on the lateral
aspect of the left upper arm. There are no deformities, old
surgical scars or amputations. Rigor mortis is fixed (see Form 1
of autopsy report). The body appears to the Examiner as stated
above. Identification is by toe tag and the autopsy is not
material to identification. The body is not embalmed. The head
is normocephalic, and there is extensive evidence of external
traumatic injury, to be described below. Otherwise, the eyes,
nose and mouth are not remarkable. The neck shows sharp force
injuries to be described below. The front of the chest and
abdomen likewise show injuries to be described below. The
genitalia are that of an adult male, with the penis circumcised,
and no evidence of injury. Examination of the posterior surface
of the trunk reveals no antemortem traumatic injuries. Refer to
available photographs and diagrams and to the specific
documentation of the autopsy protocol.

CLOTHING
The clothes were examined both before and after removal from the
body. The decedent was wearing a long-sleeved type of
shirt/sweater; it was extensively bloodstained. On the front,
lower right side, there was a 1 1/2 inch long slit-like tear.
Also on the lower right sleeve there was a 1 inch slit-like tear.
On the back there was a 1/2 inch slit-like tear on the right
lower side. Decedent was wearing a pair of Levi jeans
bloodstained. On the outside of the left hip region there was a
1-1/2 inch long slit-like tear. The decedent also was wearing 2
canvas type boots and 2 sweat socks.

EVIDENCE OF THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION
None.

EVIDENCE OF INJURY:

SHARP FORCE INJURIES OF NECK
1. Sharp force injury of neck, left side, transecting left
internal jugular vein. This sharp force injury is complex,
and appears to be a combination of a stabbing and cutting
wound. It begins on the left side of the neck, at the level
of the midlarynx, over the left sternocleidomastoid muscle;
it is gaping, measuring 3 inches in length with smooth
edges. It tapers superiorly to 1 inch in length cut skin.
Dissection discloses that the wound path is through the
skin, the subcutaneous tissue, and the sternocleidomastoid
muscle with hemorrhage along the wound path and transection
of the left internal jugular vein, with dark red-purple
hemorrhage in the adjacent subcutaneous tissue and fascia.
The direction of the pathway is upward and slightly front to
back for a distance of approximately 4 inches where it
exits, post-auricular, in a 2 inch in length gaping
stab/incised wound which has undulating or wavy borders, but
not serrated. Intersecting the wound at right angle superior
inferior is a 2 inch in length interrupted superficial,
linear incised wound involving only the skin. Also,
intervening between the 2 gaping stab-incised wounds is a
horizontally oriented 3-1/2 inch in length interrupted
superficial, linear incised wound of the skin only. In
addition, there is a 1/2 inch long, linear-triangular in
size wound of the inferior portion of the left earlobe. The
direction of the sharp force injury is upward (rostral), and
slightly front to back with no significant angulation or
deviation. The total length of the wound path is
approximately 4 inches. However, there is a 3/4 inch in
length, linear, cutting or incised wound of the top or
superior aspect of the pinna of the left ear; a straight
metallic probe placed through the major sharp force injury
shows that the injury of the superior part of the ear can be
aligned with the straight metallic rod, suggesting that the
3 injuries are related; in this instance the total length of
the wound path is approximately 6 inches. Also, in the left
postauricular region, transversely oriented, extending from
the auricular attachment laterally to the scalp is a 1-1/8
inch in length linear superficial incised skin wound.
Opinion: This sharp force injury of the neck is fatal,
associated with transection of the left internal jugular
vein.
2. Sharp force wound of the right side of neck. This is a
complex injury, appearing to be a combination stabbing and
cutting wound. The initial wound is present on the right
side of the neck, over the sternocleidomastoid muscle, 3
inches directly below the right external auditory canal. It
is diagonally oriented, and after approximation of the edges
measures 5/8 inch in length; there is a pointed or tapered
end inferiorly and a split or forked end superiorly
approximately 1/16 inch in maximal width. Subsequent autopsy
shows that the wound path is through the skin and
subcutaneous tissue, without penetration of injury of a
major artery or vein; the direction is front to back and
upward for a total wound path length of 2 inches and the
wound exits on the right side of the back of the neck,
posterior to the right sternocleidomastoid muscle where a 2
inch long gaping incised/stab wound is evident on the skin;
both ends are tapered; superiorly there is a 1 inch long
superficial incised wounds extension on the skin to the back
of the head; inferiorly there is a 2 inch long incised
superficial skin extension, extending inferiorly towards the
back of the neck. There is fresh hemorrhage and bruising
along the wound path; the direction, as stated, is upward
and slightly front to back. Opinion: This is a nonfatal
sharp force injury, with no injury or major artery or vein.
3. At the level of the superior border of the larynx there is a
transversely oriented, superficial incised wound of the
neck, extending from 3 inches to the left of the anterior
midline; it is 3 inches in length and involves the skin
only; a small amount of cutaneous hemorrhage is evident.
Opinion: This is a nonfatal superficial incised wound.
4. ImmediateLY inferior and adjacent to incised wound #3 is a
transversely oriented, superficial incised wound involving
the skin and subcutaneous tissue; there is a small amount of
dermal hemorrhage. Opinion: This is a nonfatal superficial
incised wound.

SHARP FORCE INJURIES OF FACE
1. There is a stab wound, involving the right earlobe; it is
vertically oriented, and after approximation of the edges
measures 1 inch in length with forked or split ends
superiorly and inferiorly approximately 1/16 inch in total
width both superior and inferior. Subsequent dissection
discloses that the wound path is from right to left, in the
horizontal plane for approximately 1-1/4 inches; there is
fresh hemorrhage along the wound path; the wound path
terminates in the left temporal bone and does not penetrate
the cranial cavity. Opinion: This is a nonfatal stab wound.
2. There is a group of 5 superficial incised or cutting wounds
on the right side of the face, involving the right cheek and
the right side of the jaw. They are varied in orientation
both diagonal and horizontal; the smallest is 1/4 inch in
length; the largest 5/8 inch in length. They are
superficial, involving the skin only, associated with a
small amount of cutaneous hemorrhage.
3. On the back of the neck, right side, posterior to the ear
and posterior border of the right sternocleidomastoid muscle
there is vertically oriented superficial incised skin wound,
measuring 3/4 inch in length.
4. There are numerous superficial incised wounds or cuts,
varied in orientation, involving the skin of the right
cheek, intersection and mingled with the various superficial
incised wounds described above. The longest is a 3 inch
long diagonally oriented superficial incised wound extending
from the right side of the forehead to the cheek; various
other superficial wound vary from 1/2 to 1 inch.
5. On the right side of the cheek, adjacent to the ramus of the
mandible, right, there is a 1-1/2 x 3/4 inch superficial
nonpatterned red-brown abrasion with irregular border,
extending superiorly towards the angle of the jaw where
there are poorly defined and circumscribed abrasions
adjacent to the superficial cuts or abrasions described
above. It should be noted that the 5th superficial incised
wound of the right side of the mandible which measures 5/8
inch in length is tapered on the posterior aspect and forked
on the anterior aspect where it has a width of 1/32 inch.
6. On the left ear, there is a superficial incised wound
measuring 1/4 inch, adjacent to the posterior border of the
pinna. Just below this on the inferior pinna, extending to
the earlobe, there is an interrupted superficial linear
abrasion measuring 1 inch in length.

SHARP FORCE INJURIES OF SCALP
1. The scalp is shaved postmortem for visualization. On the
right posterior parietal region of the scalp there is a
sharp force wound, diagonally oriented, and after
approximation of the edges it measures 5/8 inch in length
with a perpendicularly oriented skin cut at the midpoint.
Depth of penetration is approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch into
the scalp, with associated deep scalp hemorrhage and a
subgaleal hemorrhage beneath the wound measuring 2 x 2
inches in transverse diameter. There is no underlying
fracture of the skull or penetration of the cranium.
Opinion: This is a sharp force wound that may represent
either a cutting wound of a superficial stab wound;
nonfatal.
2. On the posterior parietal region, midline, to the left of
the wound described above there is a 1/4 inch superficial
incised wound or skin cut measuring 1/4 inch in length; both
ends are pointed or tapered; extension is 1/4 inch into the
scalp with a small amount of deep scalp hemorrhage but no
subgaleal hemorrhage.
3. On the left posterior parietal region there is an injury
that is an abrasion, 1/4 x 1/8 inch in maximal diameter and
an ovoid in configuration; it is red-brown with a small
amount of superficial skin bruising. Opinion: This is a
skin abrasion-bruise, noncharacteristic.

DESCRIPTION OF MULTIPLE STAB WOUNDS
On the right side of the chest adjacent to the stab wound there
are multiple, irregular, brown abrasions consistent with ant
bites.
1. Stab wound of right side of chest. The stab wound is
located on the right side of the chest, 22 inches below the
top of the head and 5 inches from the back of the body; it
is vertically oriented and after approximation of the edges
it measures 5/8 inch in length. Inferiorly there is a
squared off or dull end approximately 1/32 in length;
superiorly the wound is tapered. Subsequent autopsy shows
that the pathway is through the skin, the subcutaneous
tissue, and through the right 7th rib at the approximately
midaxillary line where the rib is totally incised.
Thereafter, it enters the right pleural cavity which at the
time of autopsy contains approximately 100-200 ml of
predominantly liquid blood. The path is through the lateral
base of the border of the right lower lobe as the path is
through the pleura and the immediately subjacent pulmonary
parenchyma which is hemorrhagic; the pleural wounds are
approximately 1/2-3/4 inch in length; thereafter the pathway
is from right to left and back to front and through the
pleural cavity where the wound path terminates on the
anterior rib cage where a 3/4 cutting wound is found on the
posterior aspect of the right 4th rib anteriorly at the
approximate midclavicular line; there is overlying bruising
in the adjacent intercostal musculature. Estimated length of
the total wound path is 4 inches and as stated the direction
is right to left and back to front with no other angulation
measurable. Opinion: This is a fatal wound associated with
perforation of the right lung and a hemothorax.
2. Stab wound of right side of chest. This wound is located on
the right side of the chest, 21 inches below the top of the
head and 2 inches from the back of the body. After
approximation of the edges it measures 1-1/2 inches in
length and is diagonally oriented; the posterior aspect is
dull or flat, measuring 1/32 inch and the anterior aspect is
pointed or tapered. Subsequent autopsy shows that the wound
is through the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, and the
intercostal musculature and it penetrates into the pleural
cavity through the 8th right intercostal space without
striking rib. Thereafter the pathway is similar to stab
wound #1 as it passes obliquely through the pleura and
subjacent hemorrhagic parenchyma at the base of the right
lower lobe; 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch pleural cuts are evident
both posteriorly and anteriorly. No other terminating point
is evident. There is fresh hemorrhage and bruising noted
along the wound path as well as the hemothorax described
above. The direction is right to left with no other
angulation or deviation determined because of absence of
fixed reference points. Estimated minimum total depth of
penetration is 2-3 inches. Opinion: This is a fatal stab
wound associated with perforation of the lung and
hemothorax.
3. Stab wound of right flank. This is a diagonally oriented
wound, on the right flank, 29 inches below the top of the
head and 3-1/2 inches to the back of the body. It measures
3/8 inch in length and involves the skin and subcutaneous
tissue without penetrating the chest wall or abdominal wall.
No square or dull edges are evident. Both ends are rounded
or tapered. Opinion: This is a superficial cutting wound,
representing either a superficial stab wound or an incised
wound.
4. Stab wound of left thigh. This is a transversely oriented
stab wound on the lateral left thigh, 33 inches above the
left heel and 4 inches from the back of the thigh. After
approximation of the edges it measures 2-1/8 inches in
length and posteriorly there is a dull or flat end 1/32 inch
and anteriorly a pointed or tapered end. Subsequent autopsy
shows that the wound path is through the skin, the
subcutaneous tissue, and the muscle without striking bone.
There is fresh hemorrhage along the wound path. The depth of
penetration is 3 to 3-1/2 inches from left to right without
angulation or deviation. Opinion: This is a stab wound of
the soft tissue and muscle of the left thigh, nonfatal.
5. Stab wound of left side of abdomen. This is a transversely
oriented stab wound on the left side of the abdomen, located
45 inches above the left heel. After approximation of the
edges it measures 3/4 inch in length with the anterior end
pointed or tapered and the posterior end forked or split.
Subsequent autopsy shows that the wound passes through the
skin, the subcutaneous tissue, and through the
retroperitoneal tissue which is hemorrhagic; the pathway is
through the left ilio-psoas muscle associated with fresh
hemorrhage and bruising. The path is from left to right and
slightly back to front; the wound path terminates in the
abdominal aorta approximately 1-1/4 inches proximal to the
bifurcation. Two perforating 1/2 inch wounds are seen in the
wall of the aorta with surrounding para-aortic hemorrhage.
In addition to the retroperitoneal hemorrhage, including
hemorrhage into the mesocolon, approximately 100 ml of
liquid blood is found free within the peritoneal cavity. In
addition to the fresh bruising and hemorrhage along the
wound path the entire length of the wound path is
approximately 5-1/2 inches. The direction is left to right,
and a slightly back to front direction with no other
angulation or deviation evident. Opinion: This is a fatal
stab wound associated with perforation of the abdominal
aorta with retroperitoneal and intra-abdominal hemorrhage.
6. Stab wound of the right upper chest, lateral border of right
clavicle. This vertically oriented superficial stab wound
or incised wound is located on the lateral border of the
right clavicle, is vertically oriented, and measures 1/2
inch in length; involves the skin and subcutaneous tissue;
inferiorly the wound is split or forked and superiorly it is
tapered or pointed. It should be noted that all of the split
or forked ends of the previously mentioned stab wounds
overall measure approximately 1/16 to 1/8 inch in overall
width. There is a small amount of fresh cutaneous
hemorrhage. No direction can be evident except for front to
back, inasmuch as it is superficial. Opinion: This is a
nonfatal superficial stab wound or cutting wound.

SHARP FORCE INJURIES OF HANDS
1. On the palmar surface of the right hand, at the base of the
index finger, there is a cutting or incised wound, 3/4 inch
in length and 1/2 inch deep involving the skin and
subcutaneous tissue with hemorrhage in the margins. Both
ends are rounded or tapered. Opinion: This is compatible
with a defense wound.
2. On the palmar surface of the right hand, just proximal to
the web of the thumb, there is a triangular or Y-shaped
cutting wound measuring 1/2 inch in length maximally and 1/4
inch deep with hemorrhage at the margins. Opinion: This is
compatible with a defense wound.
3. On the palmar surface of the left hand at the web of the
thumb, there is a 3/4 inch in size or cutting wound
involving the skin, and subcutaneous tissue; it is
approximately 1/4 inch deep with hemorrhage at the margins.
Both ends are tapered or pointed with smooth edges similar
to the 2 wounds described above. Opinion: This is
compatible with a defense wound.

OTHER INJURIES TO HANDS AND UPPER EXTREMITIES
1. On the lateral aspect of the right distal forearm, adjacent
to the wrist, there is a 3/4 x 1/2 inch abrasion on the
ulnar surface, red-brown in color, nonpatterned.
2. On the lateral or outer aspect of the left forearm there are
multiple abrasions both linear and one that is approximately
triangular measuring 3/4 x 1/2 inch; they are all brown to
red-brown in color and antemortem; the longest linear
abrasion is 3/4 inch in length.
3. On the dorsal surface of the right hand there are fresh
bruises (red-purple in color) and fresh red-brown abrasions.
On the proximal knuckle of the right middle finger a 1 x 3/4
inch bruise with no overlying abrasion. On the middle
knuckle of the index finger a 1/2 x 1/2 inch bruise
surrounding a 1/8 nondescript abrasion; just distal on the
middle phalanx of the middle finger a 1/8 nondescript
abrasion. On the proximal knuckle of the right index finer
there is a 1/2 x 1/2 inch fresh bruise surrounding a linear
diagonally oriented 1/2 inch red-brown abrasion. There is a
1/2 x 1/2 inch fresh bruise on the middle of the right ring
finger surrounding 2 punctate abrasions approximately 1/8
inch in maximal diameter; on the middle knuckle of the right
5th finger there is a 1/16 inch punctate nondescript
abrasion.
4. On the dorsal side of the left hand there are multiple
red-brown abrasions irregular in configuration and border,
involving the 3 knuckles of the left index finger; maximal
dimension 1/4 x 3/8 inch, all red-brown in color. There is
an irregularly configured abrasion on the proximal knuckle
of the left middle finger consisting of an apparent 3 linear
1/2 inch abrasions converging at the center having a
somewhat configuration of the letter W. These are all
superficial skin abrasions. On the dorsal side of the left
hand adjacent to the web of the thumb there is a linear, 3/4
inch long skin abrasion terminating in a 1/8 inch
nondescript punctate abrasion near the base of the thumb.
There is a fresh bruise, 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 inch on the dorsal
surface of the left hand adjacent to the wrist surrounding a
punctate abrasion.
5. There are 2 fresh bruises on the ulnar surface of the left
wrist, nonabraded, measuring respectively 3/8 x 3/8 inch and
1/2 x 1/2 inch, with the bruising involving the skin and
dermis. INTERNAL EXAMINATION: The body is opened with the
usual Y-shaped thoracoabdominal incision revealing the
abdominal adipose tissue to measure 1/2 to 3/4 inch in
thickness. The anterior abdominal wall has its normal
muscular components and no blunt force injuries are evident.
Exposure of the body cavities shows the contained organs in
their usual anatomic locations with their usual anatomic
relationships. The serosal surfaces are smooth, thin, and
glistening and the free blood within the peritoneal cavity
due to the stab wound as previously described; this also
includes the left retroperitoneal hemorrhage, hemorrhage
into the left ilio-psoas muscle, and the mesocolon.

INTERNAL EVIDENCE OF INJURY
Aside from the stab wounds of the chest and abdomen, there are no
other internal traumatic injuries involving the thoracic or
abdominal viscera.

SYSTEMIC AND ORGAN REVIEW
Autopsy findings, or lack of them, considered apart from those
already stated. The following observations pertain to findings
other than the injuries and changes that are described above.

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM--SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE-SKIN
Anatomic except as otherwise stated or implied.

HEAD--CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
The brain weighs 1,400 grams. The external indications of injury
as well as the deep scalp and subgaleal hemorrhage have been
described above. There is no hemorrhage into the temporal muscle
or the orbits. There are no tears of the dura mater and no
recent epidural, subdural, or subarachnoid hemorrhage. The dura
is stripped revealing no fractures of the bones of the calvarium
or base of the skull. The pituitary gland is normally situated
in the sella turcica and is not enlarged. The cranial nerves are
enumerated and they are intact, symmetrical and anatomic in size,
location and course. The component vessels of the circle of
Willis are identified and they are anatomic in size, course and
configuration. The blood vessels are intact, free of aneurysm or
other anomaly, are non-occluded, and show no significant
atherosclerosis. Multiple coronal sections of the
non-formalin-fixed, fresh brain shows: The cerebral hemispheres,
cerebellum, brain stem, pons and medulla to show their normal
anatomical structures. The cerebellar, the pontine and the
medullary surfaces present no lesions. The cerebral cortex, the
white matter, the ventricular system and basal ganglia are
anatomic. There is no evidence of hemorrhage, cysts or neoplasm
involving the brain substance. The spinal chord is not
dissected.

ORGANS OF SPECIAL SENSES
Not dissected.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM--THROAT STRUCTURES
The oral cavity, viewed from below, is anatomic and no lesions
are seen. The mucosa is intact and there are no injuries to the
lips, teeth or gums. There is no obstruction of the airway. The
injury to the left internal jugular vein has been previously
described. The mucosa of the epiglottis, glottis, piriform
sinuses, trachea and major bronchi are anatomic. No injuries are
seen and there are no mucosal lesions. The hyoid bone, the
thyroid, and the cricoid cartilages are intact. No hemorrhage is
present in the tissues adjacent to the throat organs nor is there
hemorrhage into the substance of the anatomic appearing thyroid
gland. The parathyroid glands are not identified. Lungs: The
lungs weight: Right, 420 grams; left 320 grams. The external
appearance and that of the sectioned surface of the left lung
shows a pink external surface without evidence of injuries. There
is minimal congestion, otherwise not remarkable. No foreign
substance, infarction or neoplasm is encountered. The right lung
shows basilar atelectasis due to the hemothorax caused by the
stab wound to the right lower lobe described above. Otherwise the
external appearance of the sectioned surface shows no focal
lesion; there is no evidence of foreign material, infarction or
neoplasm.

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
The heart weighs 290 grams, and has a normal size and
configuration. The chambers, valves, and the myocardium are
anatomic. There are no focal endocardial, valvular or myocardial
lesion and no congenital anomalies. Multiple transverse sections
of the left and right coronary arteries reveal them to be
thin-walled and patent throughout with no significant
atherosclerosis. The aorta and its branches are anatomic; the
perforating stab wound injury of the distal abdominal aorta has
been previously described. The portal and caval veins and the
major branches are anatomic.

GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
The mucosa and wall of the esophagus are intact and gray-pink,
without lesions or injuries. The gastric mucosa is intact and
pink without injury. There are no focal lesions, no residual
medications, and no swallowed blood is present. Approximately 200
ml of partially digested semisolid food is found in the stomach
with the presence of fragments of green leafy vegetable material
compatible with spinach. The mucosa of the duodenum, jejunum,
ileum, colon and rectum are intact. The lumen is patent. There
are no mucosal lesions or injuries and no blood is present. The
fecal content is usual in appearance. The vermiform appendix is
present.

HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM--PANCREAS
The liver weighs 1,360 grams and is normal size and
configuration. The subcapsular and the cut surfaces of the liver
are uniformly brown-red in color, free of nodularity, and usual
in appearance. The biliary duct system, including the
gallbladder, is free of anomaly and no lesions are seen. The
mucosa is intact and bile stained. The lumina are patent and no
calculi are present. The pancreas is anatomic both externally
and on cut surface.

HEMOLYMPHATIC SYSTEM--ADRENAL GLAND
The spleen weighs 210 grams and has an intact capsule. Cut
surface shows a normal coloration with a firm red-purple
parenchyma and no focal lesions. The blood, the bone marrow and
the usually-named aggregates of lymph nodes do not appear to be
significantly altered. The thymus gland is not identified. The
adrenal glands are usual in size and location and the cut surface
presents no lesions or injuries. However, there is a small
amount of left periadrenal hemorrhage due to the retro-peritoneal
hemorrhage caused by the stab wound.

URINARY SYSTEM
The kidneys weigh: Left, 150 grams; right, 140 grams. The kidneys
are anatomic in size, shape and location. The capsules are
stripped to show a smooth, pale brown surface. On section the
cortex and medulla are anatomic without lesions. The calyces,
the pelves, the ureters and urinary-bladder are unaltered in
appearance. The mucosa is gray-pink. No calculi are present, and
no blood is present. The urinary bladder contains no measurable
urine.

MALE GENITAL SYSTEM
The testicles, the penis, the prostate gland are anatomic to
dissection.

HISTOLOGY
Representatives portions of the various organs, including the
larynx, are preserved in 10% formaldehyde and placed in a single
storage container.

TOXICOLOGY
A sample of right pleural blood as well as bile are submitted for
toxicologic analysis. Stomach contents are saved.

SEROLOGY
A sample of right pleural blood is submitted in the EDTA tube.

RADIOLOGY
None.

PHOTOGRAPHY
In addition to the routine identification photographs; pertinent
photographs are taken of the external injuries.

WITNESSES
Detectives Van Natter and Lange, LAPD, Robbery Homicide Division,
were present during the autopsy.

DIAGRAMS USED
Form 42, 16, 20F, 20H, 21 and 24 were utilized during the
performance of the autopsy. OPINION: The decedent sustained
multiple sharp force injuries, including multiple stab wounds
involving the chest and abdomen; multiple incised-stab wounds of
the neck; and multiple incised or cutting wounds. Fatal wounds
were identified involving the neck where there was transection of
the left internal jugular vein and stab wounds of the chest and
abdomen causing intrathoracic and intraabdominal hemorrhage. Of
note the cutting wounds of the left and right hands, compatible
with defensive wounds. In addition there were a number of blunt
force injuries to the upper extremities and hands, likewise
compatible with defensive wounds. The remainder of the autopsy
revealed a normal, healthy adult male with no congenital
anomalies. Routine toxicologic studies were ordered.

/s/
IRWIN L. GOLDEN, M.D. DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER
June 17, 1994 DATE