independent autopsies
Coverage of independent autopsies in the Nexus archive.
- When families question a death investigation, getting a second autopsy can be complicated
Families of Nolan Xavier Wells and Kelsey Harris are challenging official death investigations, seeking independent autopsies due to distrust in the initial findings. The article highlights systemic challenges in obtaining second autopsies, particularly in cases involving Black victims and domestic violence, with advocates pushing for reforms in suspicious death investigations.
- 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.