AUTOPSY INITIATIVE

Free Autopsies

Free Autopsy Services:
The objective of the Autopsy Initiative (“Initiative”) is to provide a second autopsy free-of-charge for families who have lost their loved ones due to an in-custody death or under other suspicious circumstances. The services offered through the Initiative include the completion of a second autopsy, disclosure of preliminary findings, and issuance of the second autopsy report.

In-Custody Deaths:
In-custody deaths include deaths that arise during contact with state or federal government agents, including but not limited to police, sheriffs, deputies, correctional officers, ICE and USMS during arrest, pursuit, booking, transport, or incarceration.

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Board-Certified Forensic Pathologists:
Our Initiative includes a team of board-certified pathologists. Our board-certified pathologists will work objectively, efficiently, and diligently while relying on established forensic principles when conducting the second autopsy. Through careful examination, our pathologists aim to provide families with an accurate and definitive cause of death, guided by a commitment to truth and transparency.

Our pathologists will actively seek the truth to provide families with their loved one’s definitive cause of death diagnosis.

Autopsy Request:
The Autopsy Request form below may be completed by anyone with a close relationship with the Decedent, which may include the Decedent’s spouse, partner, relative, close friend, or lawyer. However, only the Decedent’s representative can authorize the performance of the autopsy.

Autopsy Request Form

If your loved one was involved in an in-custody or suspicious death and you would like to request an autopsy on their behalf, please complete the information below.

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BACKGROUND

An autopsy is conducted by a forensic pathologist to determine the Decedent’s cause of death. Therefore, autopsies reveal critical information including observations and findings indicating the manner in which the Decedent died. The Decedent’s first autopsy is conducted by the coroner or medical examiner in the state where the death occurred. A second opinion is a valuable medical standard, and a second autopsy offers families a thorough review of the initial autopsy.

Losing a family member is a tragic and heartbreaking experience. The Initiative provides families access to second autopsy services that provide transparency and objectivity. Our board-certified pathologists are highly experienced in their field and dedicated to providing families with their loved one’s cause of death. Our services aim to alleviate families of the financial burden tied to pursuing a second autopsy.

We are committed to providing quality services and appreciate your continued support throughout this initiative. If you would like to donate to our cause to continue to advance our mission, your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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