Autopsy for man who died in police custody cites drugs, heat exhaustion
An autopsy reveals Courtney Ross died from drug complications, heat exposure and the contribution of sickle cell trait. Carolyn Laura attends a protest demanding accountability in the death of her grandson Ross on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Courtney Ross, 19, died from complications of cocaine, methamphetamines and alcohol mixed with heat exhaustion, a medical examiner determined.
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West Tennessee Regional Forensic CenterJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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