Not all homicides are murders. The coroner decides if the manner of death is homicide. The criminal justice system decides if it’s a crime.
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Manner of Death Undetermined: MedicoLegal Limbo
Undetermined means the manner of death remains a mystery until the coroner has more information — which may never happen.
Drug Overdose Deaths in Children
Drug overdose deaths in children, including the very young, are on the rise. They’re much less likely to be accidental than those in adolescents and adults.