When families question a death investigation, getting a second autopsy can be complicated

Families questioning official death determinations often seek independent autopsies, as seen in cases like 31-year-old Kelsey Harris, ruled a suicide in 2021, and 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died in July 2023 during a boat trip. These cases highlight challenges in obtaining answers and systemic distrust, particularly in deaths involving Black victims or domestic violence contexts.