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ME office investigator accused of stealing hundreds from dead people in Florida, NYC

The investigator is accused of transferring the funds into his own accounts, as well as to a woman he was dating.

Ketamine found in Matthew Perry's body after death was 'true recipe for disaster:' medical expert

The LA County Medical Examiner's Office noted in their report that the "Friends" alum had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy for "depression and anxiety."

'My Sister's Keeper' child star Evan Ellingson's cause of death revealed

The late actor struggled with substance abuse issues prior to being found dead in a sober living home on Nov. 5. He was 35.

LA County coroner investigator snatched heirlooms from dead bodies: DA

Muñoz allegedly plucked the gold crucifix necklace off the neck of a man who suffered a fatal heart attack while working in a warehouse.

'Southern Charm' star Olivia Flowers' brother Conner's cause of death revealed

The 32-year-old's death has been playing out on the current season of the Bravo show, with Olivia even sharing one of the last things he said to her.

California mom says missing teen son's body was lying in a morgue 'like a piece of trash'

“He was just a beautiful, beautiful kid and did not deserve to be discarded and treated the way he was by the medical examiner’s office," Renee Lim said.

NYC coroner's office ringed by scaffolding for nearly 15 years: 'It’s outrageous'

The city’s hypocritical, flagrant disregard for Mayor Eric Adams’ “Get Sheds Down” campaign is at its most infuriating at 520 First Avenue -- the home of the Office of the...

Robert De Niro's daughter remembers late son Leandro on 20th birthday: 'Hope you are at peace'

Drena De Niro paid tribute to her late son with a series of throwback photos posted to Instagram to celebrate what would've been his 20th birthday.

Robert De Niro's grandson Leandro's cause of death revealed after being sold pills by alleged 'Percocet princess'

"You have been my joy my heart and all that was ever pure and real in my life," Drena De Niro wrote in an Instagram tribute.

NYC's new DNA gun unit cuts testing time in half after $2.5 million investment

“I’m proud to announce that the OCME DNA Crimes Unit has achieved a 30-day or less turnaround time for tested analysis of evidence from gun crimes,” Mayor Adams said at...

Man, 22, gets dentures stuck in lung after swallowing them by accident

The unnamed man from Wisconsin was wearing a row of silver fake teeth when he suffered the medical episode, resulting in heavy coughing and wheezing.

Aaron Carter had 2 suspicious people in home at time of death, ex-rep claims

The late singer's former publicist tells Page Six that she is "puzzled as to why those two haven't been properly identified and/or investigated."

Aaron Carter's cause of death revealed

The "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)" singer was found dead on Nov. 5 in a bathtub at his California home. He was 34.

NYC suspect accused of killing 15-year-old stepson to remain behind bars

The stepdad, who is on parole for an assault conviction, had previously been cut loose without bail by Bronx Judge Naita Semaj last month despite being indicted on manslaughter and...

Attorney disputes 'The Wire' star's 'inconsistent' cause of death

"The coroner statement on the death certificate is not a result of an autopsy," the lawyer said. "No autopsy was performed on Lance."

Ga. mom's autopsy reveals burns to 80% of body, no suicide explanation

The report raises more questions about Collier’s shocking death, which was ultimately ruled a suicide.

Leslie Jordan's cause of death revealed

The beloved "Will & Grace" star crashed his vehicle in Hollywood on Oct. 24 after suffering a suspected medical emergency while driving. He was 67.

13-year-old girl found dead on NYC park's shoreline

The body of a 13-year-old girl was found on the shoreline at Brooklyn Bridge Park Monday, cops said. A passerby made the shocking discovery and found the girl facedown around...

Skeletal remains of vanished teen found in Maryland woods, cops probing as homicide

The skeletal remains of Maryland teenager Rosa Diaz-Santos, who vanished in September, were found in a wooded area in Takoma Park and her killer is still on the loose.

Family offers $35K for info about Irish woman, 26, found dead in Queens

Claire McKenna, 26, was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive, partially clothed lying face down on the pavement near a bush” at 94th Avenue and 214th Street in Queens Village on the...