The Carver County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference to confirm the details surrounding Prince’s sudden death on Thursday.
“In life, he was a private person and we plan to honor that,” Sheriff Jim Olson said to open the conference.
Bound by the necessity to keep many details surrounding Prince’s death confidential as the investigation is ongoing, Olson explained, “This case is 29 hours old and it continues to evolve.”
As for the cause of death, Olson said there was no signs of trauma to Prince’s body, which he explained to mean that “there was no signs of violence.” He also said that he had “no reason to believe it’s a suicide.”
“There had been so many rumors I’ve read about. I can’t dispel them all,” Olson said.
In light of reports that Prince possibly suffered from a drug overdose or the complications of a previously drug overdose, Olson said that he wouldn’t comment on any medications Prince was taking, nor his health. The investigation will include a look into his medical records and any available surveillance video. He wouldn’t reveal if investigators removed any items from Prince’s home.
As for the status of the autopsy on Prince’s body, the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office public information officer Martha Weaver confirmed that it started at 9 a.m. and concluded at 1 p.m. on Friday. The singer’s body was then released to his family. Further tests will include “a meticulous exam” of tissue samples and toxicology tests from blood draws. Results are expected to take a few weeks.
Sheriff Olson also gave a more detailed picture of Prince’s final hours of life and the reporting of his death.
The singer was last seen alive on Wednesday at 8 p.m. when an acquaintance dropped him off at his Paisley Park Home.
Written By JETHRO NEDEDOG
Source:Business Insider Malaysia
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