Previously Chris Cornell‘s widow Vicky commented on her husband’s May 17th passing, believing that an improper dosage of his anxiety medication, or perhaps something else, may have factored in his judgment to take his own life. Suicide was later ruled as his cause of death by the medical examiner, with a leaked police report spelling out the sad final hours of Cornell‘s life.
Vicky isn’t ready to accept the death as just a mere suicide however, hoping that the pending results of a toxicology report will illuminate the matter more. A new statement issued by her and the family’s attorney Kirk Pasich reads:
“Based on information provided by personnel from the City of Detroit Police Department (DPD) Homicide Section, it is our understanding that this matter is an open investigation. As such they believe that the release of any information at this time, including the records identified in your request, would compromise and/or interfere with their investigation.”
Mr. Pasich confirmed the family has not yet seen any of the police or toxicology reports, noting that the family remains mystified that the medical examiner announced a cause of death when the full autopsy report has not been completed.
Given the information above, Mr. Pasich said that the family hopes there will be an end to speculation about the cause of Mr. Cornell’s death while the family awaits the definitive and complete reports. Vicky Cornell, the late star’s widow, said, “We are grateful for the outpouring of support as we mourn Chris’ passing, but we still have several unanswered questions about what led to his death. We believe the toxicology report will answer these questions.”
[via Rollingstone.com]
