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Nex Benedict's autopsy report released

The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.

Heath Ledger Autopsy Inconclusive; More Tests Needed

An autopsy on Heath Ledger was inconclusive, and more tests are needed, the New York City medical examiner's office said Wednesday, a day after the 28-year-old actor was found dead with sleeping pills nearby. It will take about 10 days to complete the investigation, said Ellen Borakove, a spokeswoman for the medical examiner. Earlier, police said the death was possibly caused by a drug overdose and appeared to be accidental.

Autopsy Report Reveals Omar Mateen Was Shot Eight Times

Police shot off nearly 150 bullets at Mateen, an autopsy report reveals.

Autopsy Report: Suspect Admitted Killing Miss. Mayoral Hopeful

The report says Lawrence Reed admitted to killing Marco McMillian, a gay candidate in Clarksdale, and provides details of McMillian's death.

If Nex Benedict's autopsy is part of a cover-up, Oklahoma officials are playing a dangerous game

Oklahoma officials have treated Nex's death as 'less than,' and if they are hiding behind suicide to protect Nex's assailants, they are putting the lives of other queer youth at risk in more ways than one.

Gay Man Killed in Texas Prison

The autopsy revealed disturbing details about Justin Levi Galloway's death.

Ed Buck Waited 15 Minutes to Call 911 After Second Man Overdosed

A new autopsy report has new details about the death of Timothy Dean.

Coroners Say Roxsana Hernandez Died Due to Health, Not Abuse

The findings conflict with an independent autopsy by the Transgender Law Center saying the trans woman died from abuse. 

Trans Immigrant Who Died in Federal Custody Was Abused, Activists Say

Roxsana Hernandez suffered beatings and untreated dehydration before her death in May, an independent autopsy concludes.

Did Orlando Shooter Have 'Roid Rage'?

Leaked autopsy results on Omar Mateen show evidence of steroid use, but investigators aren't yet sure if it played a role in his rampage.

Coroner Confirms George Michael Died of Natural Causes

Although the preliminary autopsy was deemed "inconclusive," a more thorough examination revealed the singer died of "dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver:" heart trouble and too much fat in his liver.

Margaret Cho Talks Robin Williams, Queer Kids, and Death

While appearing on Mythical Kitchen's Last Meals, Margaret Cho discussed Robin Williams, being a queer kid, and what she wants her autopsy to reveal when she dies.

Officials: Ledger Had Six Prescriptions but No Illegal Drugs

Six different types of prescription drugs were found in Heath Ledger's apartment -- including antianxiety medications and sleeping pills -- though the cause of his death will not be known for several days after a preliminary autopsy was inconclusive, authorities said. A rolled-up $20 bill was also found on the floor near the Australian actor's bed, but lab tests detected no traces of drug residue, officials said Wednesday. Police also said no illegal drugs were found in the apartment.

Layleen Polanco's Death Due to Epileptic Seizure at Rikers

Corrections officers knew of her condition before putting her in solitary confinement. 

Family Looks for Answers after Queer Woman Dies in Police Custody

Irene Chavez is one of two women to die in Chicago police custody within a few months. 

Trans Women Beaten to Death in Los Angeles, Baton Rouge

A 28-year-old man is in custody for the suspected murder of Melony Smith, 26, near Los Angeles last week.