An independent group of forensic experts has questioned the official verdict that a famous rock star died by suicide in 1994. Their review of the original autopsy and crime scene notes led them to propose a different explanation: that he was killed.  

The team brought in a specialist who has handled cases where drug overdoses and gunshot wounds overlap. After only three days of study, the specialist announced that the evidence pointed to homicide.  

Their theory says an attacker first forced the musician to take a lethal amount of heroin, then shot him in the head. They also argue that the shotgun was placed in his hands and a note was planted to make it look like self‑harm.  

One researcher pointed out that the brain and liver damage described in the autopsy matches what happens after an overdose, not a single gunshot. She also noted odd details at the scene, such as receipts for ammunition in his pocket and neatly arranged shells beside him.  

Both the county medical examiner’s office and the police department still uphold their original findings of suicide. They say they followed standard procedures and would re‑open the case only if new, convincing evidence appeared.  

The musician’s body was discovered in a greenhouse above his garage on April 8, 1994. A note addressed to an imaginary friend was found with him. The coroner’s report dated the death to April 5, and the musician was 27 years old at that time.

Reexamining a 90s Tragedy: New Theory Suggests Murder

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