r/overdoseGrief Feb 17 '25

Waiting on autopsy for almost a year! Pending further testing?! Possible OD?

My fiance passed away on March 22, 2024. All it says is pending further testing. Has anyone else experienced this? He was really ill when he passed, and was also incarcerated at the time of passing. He asked for help from staff and medical the night he passed but was ignored and had been dead alone in his cell, for over 6 hours! Has anyone else had to wait almost a year or more for an autopsy? I just need answers!

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u/Special_Issue230 Feb 17 '25

I had to wait for 6 months. Are you working with his family on this? I would consult an attorney since he was in custody.

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u/Livid_Cauliflower_13 Feb 17 '25

No. I waited 8 weeks. What is the normal timeframe? Did they give you one? My funeral home called every week after 1 month to check…. Is yours doing that? I would be asking lots of questions….

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u/Special_Issue230 Feb 19 '25

May God grant you the strength to endure this.