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Whitney Houston’s Death Reexamined 14 Years Later as Autopsy Details Resurface

Anniversary coverage refocuses attention on the coroner’s ruling of accidental drowning, with expert commentary underscoring unusually severe atherosclerosis.

Overview

  • - News outlets mark the 14th anniversary by reiterating the official autopsy findings, with no new forensic conclusions reported.
  • - The coroner determined the cause of death as accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use listed as contributing factors.
  • - An ITV documentary features forensic pathologist Prof. Richard Shepherd highlighting about 60% narrowing of the right coronary artery as striking for a 48-year-old.
  • - Investigators documented a white powdery residue, a small spoon with a crystal-like substance, rolled paper, open alcohol containers and loose tablets in the hotel suite.
  • - Autopsy details included scalding bath water recorded at 93.5 degrees with skin slippage, multiple abrasions, a tightly attached wig and a maxillary dental prosthesis, while toxicology found cocaine contributed and other drugs present were not deemed contributory.