Similarly, an inquest that draws a conclusion based on only one side of the story has credibility problems......

It is entirely within the scope of a medical examiner's inquest to determine the cause and manner of death.

So for Dr. Walker to say the cause was GSW to the head, and the manner homicide is entirely proper.

For him to draw a conclusion that the homicide was lawful or unlawful is well outside the scope of a medical inquest.

That kind of a conclusion is only properly drawn following a trial, where both sides are represented.

Matt

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