Health Ministry statement on autopsy of Youssef Hassan Al-Ramouni 18 Nov 2014
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Health Ministry statement on autopsy of Youssef Hassan Al-Ramouni

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    During the autopsy, there was agreement - including by the pathologist chosen by the family - regarding the findings indicating self-hanging.
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    (Communicated by the Health Ministry Spokesperson)
     
    On Monday afternoon, 17 November 2014, an autopsy was carried out on the body of Yousef Hassan Al-Ramouni by personnel from the National Center for Forensic Medicine with the participation of Dr. Saber al-Aloul, who was chosen by the family.
     
    The findings of the autopsy indicate self-hanging.
     
    There were no findings that indicated the involvement of any external agent in the act of hanging.
     
    We are continuing various laboratory tests in order to clarify whether or not any foreign substances are present in the body fluids.
     
    During the autopsy, there was agreement - including by the pathologist chosen by the family - regarding the findings and their significance; there was no suspicion that death was caused by anyone else.