Asked 9/22/2016 – Abilene, TX

my 36 yr old sister just died from internal bleeding… her long time live in boyfriend of 16 yrs is well known to beat on her on a regular basis. they were living in Abilene, Texas and I’m in Oregon so is it possible for me to demand a autopsy if he already signed off on not doing one?

Answer

The boyfriend should not have legal standing to make such a decision about an autopsy. Contact local law enforcement in the county where your sister passed away about your concerns, and see if they will conduct an investigation.