In a noteworthy development, the second autopsy on 11-year-old Adriana Younge, conducted by a pathologist hired by her family, has corroborated the findings of the original autopsy done in Guyana. Dr. Terry, the Chief Medical Examiner from Gwinnett County, reported no signs of trauma in Adriana’s body, a conclusion previously reached by three distinguished pathologists in the first examination.
“The initial autopsy was thoroughly executed,” Dr. Terry stated, highlighting minor procedural differences but confirming its adept execution. Her evaluation served primarily as a quality assurance check on the initial post-mortem.
The results from the first autopsy, conducted by a team including Dr. Glenn A. Rudner from Mount Sinai Hospital and others, established that Adriana’s death was due to drowning and found no evidence of sexual assault, blunt force injury, or any foul play. Toxicology reports indicated only post-mortem decomposition signs without any drugs.
Despite affirming the correctness of the initial autopsy, Dr. Terry advised the need for a comprehensive criminal investigation. Although Adriana’s body had lost some forensic integrity due to prior embalming and examination, she maintained the absence of trauma was a critical finding.
As the Guyana Police Force prepares to submit its investigative report to the Director of Public Prosecutions, it has expressed commitment to addressing the concerns raised by Adriana’s family.
Source: guyanachronicle.com
