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Stanley Wilson Jr cause of death: When can former Detroit Lions player’s toxicology and autopsy report come out?

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                     Stanley Wilson Jr, former NFL cornerback, died after collapsing at a mental hospital earlier this month
 In general, most final autopsy reports are available 30 to 45 days
A toxicology screen refers to a variety of examinations that help identify the kind and approximate quantity of prescription and illicit medications a person has consumed
                  

Written by:Vaishnavi

Published: February 15, 2023 09:55:10

Stanley Wilson Jr, former NFL cornerback, died after collapsing at a mental hospital earlier this month, TMZ Sports reported. He was 40.

Wilson Jr was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He had been in police custody after an arrest in August. The player tried to burglarize homes while naked multiple times.

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According to prosecutors, the 40-year-old was declared incompetent for trial and was transferred from county jail to the Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County in February.

Wilson experienced personal problems once his playing career came to an end, and he was frequently jailed. He has been detained by police since his arrest in August. He had been a patient at the Los Angeles Metropolitan State Hospital since February 1.

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When can his toxicology and autopsy report come out?

Autopsy policies vary from state to state. In general, most final autopsy reports are available 30 to 45 days after the autopsy. Complex cases may take up to 90 days.

Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner says that toxicology results can take between four to six months.

A toxicology screen refers to a variety of examinations that help identify the kind and approximate quantity of prescription and illicit medications a person has consumed.

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Wilson was suspended from the NFL for the entire 1985 and 1987 seasons for violating the league’s drug policy.

As a result of his third drug offence, Wilson SrSuper .’s Bowl infraction resulted in a lifetime ban. He was sentenced to 22 years in prison in 1999 for stealing from a Beverly Hills residence.

Receiving a toxicology report makes it possible to comprehend the findings more clearly, which can help, together with other pieces of evidence, to influence how a case will turn out in the end. Results without competent interpretation can lead to erroneous interpretations of the evidence, which could lead to a potential injustice.

Stanley Wilson Jr cause of death: When can former Detroit Lions player’s toxicology and autopsy report come out?

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