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Darius Robinson Autopsy
Darius Robinson Autopsy
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Age
DARIUS
41
ROBINSON
Birth Date
11/26/1974
Race
Sex
BLACK
CITY
CITY
PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL
TYPE OF VEHICLE:
DRIVER
AUTOMOBILE
DESCRIPTION OF BODY
PASSENGER
LIGHT TRUCK
RIGOR
04/04/2016
TYPE OF PREMISES
OKLAHOMA
Unknown
TIME
DATE
ER
COUNTY
23:19
TIME
04/04/2016
TYPE OF PREMISES
CADDO
OKLAHOMA CITY
DATE
JAIL
COUNTY
CITY
901 N STONEWALL
TYPE OF PREMISES
CADDO
ANADARKO
EXTERNAL
PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION
COUNTY
ANADARKO
TIME
04/04/2016
DATE
AUTOPSY LAB
22:50
TIME
04/05/2016
13:00
PEDESTRIAN
HEAVY TRUCK
BICYCLE
MOTORCYCLE
OTHER:
NOSE
EXTERNAL OBSERVATION
LIVOR
Jaw
Complete
Neck
Arms
Absent
Color
Lateral
Beard
Hair
BLOOD
Eyes: Color
Mustache
Passing
Posterior
OTHER
Legs
Passed
Anterior
Pupils:
Decomposed
Regional
Body Length
MOUTH
EARS
Opacities
R
L
Body Weight
Manner of Death:
Natural
Accident
Suicide
Homicide
Unknown
Pending
Case disposition:
Autopsy
YES
Authorized by
Pathologist
MEDICAL EXAMINER:
Name, Address and Telephone No.
I hereby state that, after receiving notice of the death described herein, I
conducted an investigation as to the cause and manner of death, as required by
law, and that the facts contained herein regarding such death are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge.
06/17/2016
Date Signed
1601666
04/05/2016
Date Generated
CERTIFICATION
REPORT OF AUTOPSY
Decedent
Age
Birth Date
DARIUS ROBINSON
41
11/26/1974 BL
Race
Type of Death
Means
Sex
Case No
1601666
ID By
Toe tag
Present at Autopsy
Mike Nelson
FINDINGS
I. Asphyxiation due to manual neck compression with:
A. Fractured hyoid, right wing with surrounding hemorrhage
B. Focal hemorrhage on bilateral strap muscles
C. Possible petechial hemorrhage of the left eye
II. Fracture of right rib 5, left ribs 4 and 5 and sternum due to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
III. Old bullet recovered from right upper arm
IV. Two circular scars right upper arm
V. Healing parallel, linear abrasions around right wrist consistent with handcuff abrasions
VI. Healing abrasions/contusion on back of right hand consistent with fingernail marks
VII. History of being pepper sprayed
VIII. Mild cardiomegaly
CAUSE OF DEATH:
DUE TO:
ASPHYXIATION
MANUAL COMPRESSION OF NECK
OSC:
MANNER OF DEATH:
HOMICIDE
The facts stated herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Pathologist
Location of Autopsy
4/5/2016 1:00 PM
Date and Time of Autopsy
CASE NO.
1601666
External Description:
Received in a body bag is the body of a well-developed, well-nourished black male
appearing compatible with the stated age. The height is 72 inches and the weight is 167
pounds. The rigor is full and generalized. Purple lividity is posterior and fixed. The body is
identified by a toe tag on the left great toe. The head and face are normally formed. The
head hair is dark. A moustache and goatee are present. Graying stubble is also present.
The irides are brown and the pupils are equal at 0.2 inch each. A possible petechial
hemorrhage is in the left eye. The ears and nose are intact without evidence of trauma.
Bloody vomitus is around the mouth. The neck is free of masses. The chest, abdomen, and
posterior aspects are appropriately developed. Tattoos are on the upper mid back and
upper left back. The genitalia are those of a normal adult male. There is no evidence of
trauma to or discharge from the genitals or anus. Venereal warts are present. The upper
and lower extremities are appropriately developed. Two roughly rounded scars are present
over the right biceps; these measure up to 0.7 inch each. A tattoo is on the right shoulder,
right and left triceps.
Clothing:
The deceased is dressed in orange pants, white boxer briefs, and an orange shirt.
Evidence of Trauma:
Abrasions on the wrist consistent with handcuff abrasions are present. Also, on the back of
the right hand are multiple healing abrasions and a contusion consistent with fingernail
marks.
Upon reflecting the external skin flaps, bilateral neck hemorrhage is noted. In addition,
focal areas of hemorrhage are found adjacent to right rib #5, left ribs #s 4 and 5, and the
sternum secondary to fracture by cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Upon dissecting of the
neck, focal areas of hemorrhage are identified around the deeper paratracheal muscles.
There is a fracture of the right wing of the thyroid. There is surrounding hemorrhage.
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Internal:
The descriptions below are exclusive of the Evidence of Trauma, section.
Body Cavities
The body is opened with the usual Y-shaped incision. The skin flaps are reflected and no
hemorrhage is found beneath the skin. The chest plate is removed. The pleural cavities,
pericardial sac and abdominal cavity are intact. Total body Lodox x-rays located an old
bullet in the right upper arm.
Cardiovascular System
Heart Weight: 420 grams
The great vessels arise and distribute normally. The epicardium is red-brown and firm. The
left anterior descending coronary artery is approximately 50% occluded by atherosclerotic
plaque. The ventricles are of appropriate size and thickness without evidence of old or
recent infarction. No thrombus is found within the atria, ventricles or appendages. The
valves are intact and lined by the usual number of unremarkable leaflets. The aorta and
vena cava are free of significant disease process.
Respiratory System
Right Lung Weight: 1100 grams
Left Lung Weight: 810 grams
The pleural surfaces are gray-tan and intact. On section, the red-brown surfaces are free of
consolidation or focal lesion. A pulmonary embolism is not identified.
Gastrointestinal System
The gastrointestinal tract is intact throughout. The stomach contains approximately 4 to 5
ounces of green-brown partially digested food. An appendix is present.
Liver
Liver Weight: 1980 grams
The capsule is intact. On section, the red-brown surfaces are free of cirrhosis or neoplasia.
The gallbladder is intact and otherwise unremarkable. No stone is identified.
Spleen
Spleen Weight: 180 grams
On section, the red-brown surfaces are unremarkable.
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Pancreas
The pancreas is of normal size and, on section, is unremarkable.
Urinary System
Right Kidney Weight: 210 grams
Left Kidney Weight: 220 grams
The capsules strip easily from the underlying red-brown, smooth cortical surfaces. On
section, the normal renal architecture is maintained throughout. The ureters are intact and
drain to a bladder containing approximately 30 ml of yellow urine. The bladder is
unremarkable.
Reproductive Systems
The prostate gland is of normal size and, on section, is unremarkable.
Endocrine System
The pituitary gland, thyroid gland and adrenal glands are of appropriate size and are
unremarkable.
Neurologic
Brain Weight: 1440 grams
There is no evidence of epidural, subdural or subarachnoid hemorrhage. The leptomeninges
are thin and delicate. The cerebral hemispheres are symmetrical and otherwise
unremarkable. The arteries at the base of the brain are intact without evidence of
significant atherosclerotic occlusion or aneurysm formation. On section, no lesion is
identified.
Integumentary System
The integumentary system is intact.
Immunologic System
There is no evidence of lymphadenopathy or significant residual thymus gland.
Musculoskeletal System
The musculoskeletal system is intact.
CASE NO.
1601666
Summary of Sections:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Left ventricle
Right lung, kidney and adrenal
Left lung, kidney and adrenal
Liver, spleen, pancreas and thyroid
Brain
Microscopic:
The slides were reviewed. Except for the findings noted below, the sample tissue shows
varying degrees of congestion and autolysis and is otherwise noncontributory.
Heart: A section of the left ventricle shows large myocardial cells with enlarged and
hyperchromatic nuclei. A fine fibrosis is in the background concentrated mainly around
blood vessels. A section of left anterior descending coronary artery confirms the presence
of a bridging component. Sections of right coronary artery and an additional section of the
left coronary artery from slide #1 confirm the presence of atherosclerotic plaque formation.
Liver: A section of the liver shows moderate steatosis mainly in the form of macrovesicular
fat. There is no evidence of cirrhosis or neoplasia.
Summary:
A complete autopsy was performed on the deceased identified as Darius Robinson on April
5, 2016. The deceased was a 41-year-old black male who presented to the local emergency
room via ambulance. Prior to being transported, the deceased was incarcerated in the
Caddo County Jail. There was a history given of unknown pill abuse. On April 4, 2016, the
deceased began acting violently and agitated in his cell. When the jail staff opened his cell
door to check on him, the decedent reportedly charged the staff. He was subdued,
handcuffed, and pepper spray was reportedly used. In addition, it was reported that a neck
hold was also used to restrain the deceased. While lying handcuffed and prone on the jail
floor, the deceased became unresponsive. There was a report of white foam coming from
his mouth. Death was declared at the emergency room.
At autopsy, significant findings include the presence of a fractured hyoid bone with
surrounding hemorrhage. Focal hemorrhage was identified on the deeper muscles of the
neck. In addition, hemorrhage was identified beneath the skin flap forming the neck flap.
Handcuff abrasions were identified. Incidental CPR fractures were also present.
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Summary (contd):
Histologic evaluation revealed hypertensive heart disease, coronary artery disease, and a
bridging coronary artery. Hepatic steatosis was also present.
No blood ethanol was detected in a sample of heart blood. No significant substance was
identified on a screen performed on heart blood.
After review of the historic and autopsy findings contained herein, it is my opinion that the
deceased, Darius Robinson, died as the result of ASPHYXIATION SECONDARY TO MANUAL
COMPRESSION OF HIS NECK. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and a history of
recently being pepper sprayed are considered contributory.
The manner of death is HOMICIDE.
901 N.Stonewall
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117
By ______________________
Date ____________________
DECEDENT'S NAME:
DATE RECEIVED:
DARIUS ROBINSON
04/06/2016
SUBMITTED BY:
MEDICAL EXAMINER:
MIKE NELSON
NOTES:
ETHYL ALCOHOL:
Blood:
NEGATIVE (Heart)
Vitreous:
Other:
CARBON MONOXIDE
Blood:
TESTS PERFORMED:
ALKALINE DRUG SCREEN - (Heart Blood)
EIA - (Heart Blood) - Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines
(The EIA panel does not detect Oxycodone, Methadone, Lorazepam or Clonazepam)
RESULTS:
NONE DETECTED
04/28/2016
DATE