David Carradine Independent Autopsy Results Revealed

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The results of an independent autopsy performed on the body of David Carradine are in. Read on for details …

The Associated Press reports that the independent autopsy concluded that the 72-year-old "Kung Fu" star did not commit suicide, although more information was needed for a final determination.

Keith and Robert Carradine, the brothers of the late actor, tell the AP they are thankful for the support they've received during this "profoundly difficult time."

"Until we have all of the pending results of the investigation, we respectfully ask that we be allowed to lay our beloved brother, husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather to rest in peace and with dignity…," Robert Carradine said in a statement to the AP.

Dr. Michael Baden released a statement to the AP that reads:

"The autopsy findings and the evidence thus far available demonstrate that Mr. Carradine's death was not the result of suicide. However, to reach a final determination as to the cause and the manner of death we must wait for further information from Thailand as to the scene findings and the completion of the crime laboratory and toxicology studies that are still being performed."

Keep checking back here for developing details on this story …

Published 6/11/09 by the Insider

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  • HellBoy: the hanging is what killed Carradine--asphyxiation--that is the cause of death. What they are trying to decide now is: suicide, murder or accidental.
    Anonymous 8/9/09 Reply
  • Agreed that I don't believe his death was a suicide...In his book Endless Highway he repeatedly showed a resilience for overcoming tough times. Despite an amazing history of dealing with "trouble" in foreign lands he was an old man.
    I believe his...
    Anonymous 7/31/09 Reply
  • I personally dont think that he comitted suicide. David seemed to be a nice careing person that would never do that..
    Anonymous 6/12/09 Reply
  • Add Thailand to the list of countries not to visit! We all suspected it was murder, so I can't wait to see the details.
    Listing 6/11/09 Reply
  • Wish everyone would leave jon & kate alone. every family have their problems. They just got over them, And are back together. now leave them beee.
    belle09 6/11/09 Reply
  • Sad:(
    NeverLetGo 6/11/09 Reply
  • Anonymous...did he overdose before....or after....he tied himself up!!!!!
    Anonymous 6/11/09 Reply
  • David Carradine's performance on the T.V. show "Mental" is phenomenal! When a Hollywood star is number one at martial arts, or a successful leading man; there is always someone in the world that wants to defeat him.
    DougHamilt 6/11/09 Reply
  • Well than... what does that leave besides murder or drug overdose?? ... I choose the latter to be the most likely.

    HellBoy
    texasken7 6/11/09 Reply