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Autopsy 'still necessary' for Bobbi Kristina Brown
Atlanta, July 27
There will be an
investigation into the "non-natural" death of singer and reality TV star
Bobbi Kristina Brown, who was in a medically induced coma since six
months after being found unresponsive in a bathtub.
The 22-year-old daughter of late Whitney Houston breathed her last on Sunday night.
"The
death of Bobbi Kristina Brown has been reported to the Fulton County
Medical Examiner's Office in accordance with state death investigation
laws requiring investigation of known or suspected non-natural deaths.
"Because
the events at her home leading to her death occurred in Fulton County
(Roswell), her death has been reported to the Fulton County Medical
Examiner for determination of the cause, manner, and circumstances of
death. Despite the long interval between her being found unresponsive
and her death, an autopsy will still be necessary to further evaluate
possible causes of death or contributing factors," the Fulton County
Medical Examiner said in a statement, reports people.com.
The
statement added that the months between the January incident and Bobbi
Kristina's death will "complicate reconstruction of the events
surrounding her initial unresponsiveness".
"Interpretation of
autopsy findings and other information will also be challenging.
However, an autopsy could be helpful to address questions which may
arise about the cause of her unresponsiveness and eventual death."
There might also be additional lab testing needed, which can take up to several weeks.
Additionally,
according to the statement, the Roswell Police Department "continues
its investigation into the circumstances preceding and surrounding the
time of the original incident leading to her death".