Police Address Delay In Kim Joo Hyuk’s Autopsy Results

[pearlychoco.livejournal.com]

The full autopsy results for actor Kim Joo Hyuk, who recently passed away in a car accident, are expected to be released next week.

On November 9, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced, “We have made an inquiry to the National Forensic Service, and it appears that we will receive a response with the autopsy results on or around November 15.”

After Kim Joo Hyuk passed away in an unexpected car accident on October 30, the National Forensic Service conducted an autopsy and investigation into both the cause of the accident and the cause of death. While the full results were originally expected to be reported around this weekend, the National Forensic Service is taking special care with this case, as it is an incident of great interest to the public.

The police explained, “The delay is not because of any particular problem. Because the case is an important one that has drawn the eyes and ears of the public, the National Forensic Service is choosing to exercise extra caution.”

On October 31, the National Forensic Service carried out the initial autopsy over the course of three hours. The medical examiner reported the preliminary findings the same day, stating that “the cause of death was a head injury so severe that it may have caused instantaneous death; it was not heart failure.” The examiner also explained that a report on whether there were chemical substances in his system would take about seven days, as it required an examination of bodily tissue.

Once again, we send our deepest condolences to Kim Joo Hyuk’s family.

Source: Naver via Soompi

Comments

[nana-the-dwarf.livejournal.com]

Other than a generalized car accident explanation, I don’t think the autopsy results should be made public; it seems like a high breach of privacy imo. That info should remain with his family and friends. Let the man rest in peace.

[ty.livejournal.com]

I agree with you. I remember when Robin Williams died, everyone was holding their breath for the autopsy, as if deciding whether he had drugs in his system would make a difference in their grief.

[pearlychoco.livejournal.com]

i can understand why people would want to know if there was any drugs or alcohol in KJH's system. bringing the autopsy results can create some closure to his fans. i remember back in 2011 when Amy Winehouse died, i felt super sad about it. i loved her music, and her as a person, it took a bit of a toll on me. although many people (myself included) knew that she died of alcohol poisoning, it took weeks for the autopsy to confirm it, and it brought a bit of closure (and some confort) for me.

maybe it's because i'm one nosy bitch, but i think it would make it a bit easier for KJH's fans to know and bring some closure after hearing the results.

[nana-the-dwarf.livejournal.com]

I don't think it's about being nosy, bb, just that we're not entitled to that information. Even if it sounds insensitive, us knowing the details won't change the fact that the man has passed away. Fans are not close to him, even if a connection was made. Closure will come eventually.

Well, I say this, but it's the family who has the final say. If they feel comfortable with sharing, then I should respect that as well.

[mjspice.livejournal.com]

Mte.