Former reporter, mostly jails. Stage 4 cancer fighter. End of Life Options Act supporter. Betsy’s sister always. ❤️
Sep 21, 2018 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
San Diego County Medical Examiner just released Earl McNeil's autopsy report. Significant portions of the investigative narrative are redacted, but the report notes abrasions to his wrists, knee and foot +
Cause of death is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy — brain damage from lack of oxygen —due to resuscitated cardiorespiratory arrest. Meth toxicity, agitation and and "respiratory compromise" are also contributing factors.