DECEASED: Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain
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Kurt Cobain's untimely demise sent shockwaves across the music industry, and decades later, it remains a topic of intense debate.
The Nirvana frontman tragically passed away on 5 April 1994, in his Seattle home at just 27 years old, a victim of what authorities declared a suicide with a shotgun.
But ’n nuwe forensic investigation has thrown a spanner in the works, suggesting that Cobain may have been murdered.
A team of private forensic scientists led by Brian Burnett, well-known for his work on high-profile cases, revisited the evidence surrounding Cobain's death.
Independent researcher Michelle Wilkins, part of the team, recounted to the Daily Mail their shocking conclusion after just three days of investigation: “This is a homicide. We’ve got to do something about this.”
After a thorough analysis of the autopsy report, the expert found clues suggesting Cobain was possibly coerced into taking a heroin overdose before being shot.
“There are things in the autopsy that go, well, wait, this person didn't die very quickly of a gunshot blast,” Wilkins explained, highlighting evidence of organ damage typically associated with an overdose instead of a swift gunshot death.
The peer-reviewed findings laid out ten key points indicating a staged scene. According to Wilkins, “To me, it looks like someone staged a movie and wanted you to be absolutely certain this was a suicide.” She noted the meticulously arranged items found around Cobain's body raised serious questions about the scene’s authenticity.
Despite these revelations, the King County Medical Examiner's Office, which had proclaimed his death a suicide, remains firm in its position.
A spokesperson stated they’ve seen nothing substantial to warrant a reopening of the case.
Similarly, the Seattle Police Department maintains that their investigation concluded with the same determination.
Wilkins elaborated on the inconsistencies, presenting evidence that suggests Cobain was barely able to function.
“If you look at the crime scene photos, you can see how big that gun is. Imagine he's comatose and dying...” She questioned how he could have managed to shoot himself, pointing out the lack of blood spatter that is typically present in shotgun suicides.
For Wilkins, this isn't just about rehashing old wounds; it’s about seeking the truth.
She added in a challenge to authorities: “If we’re wrong, just prove it to us.”
LEGACY: Wendy O'Connor (C), sister of former Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain, speaks at Nirvana's was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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