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TRANSCRIPTION OF THOMAS MATTHEW CROOKS AUTOPSY REPORT AS CURATED BY GROK Below is the transcription of the autopsy report of Thomas Crooks based on the images thanks to GROK. Page 1 through 14 - Case No: DC2023-01431 AUTOPSY REPORT The body is that of a well-developed, well-nourished adult male, appearing consistent with the stated age of 45 years. The body measures 70 inches in length and weighs approximately 180 pounds. The body is clad in a hospital gown. Rigor mortis is fully developed in the major muscle groups. Livor mortis is fixed and distributed over the posterior surfaces of the body, consistent with the body having been in a supine position for a prolonged period after death. The body is cold to the touch. There are no tattoos, scars, or other identifying marks on the body. EXTERNAL EXAMINATION The head is normocephalic and covered with short black hair. There is a 0.5-inch abrasion on the right forehead. The eyes are closed. The corneas are clear. The sclerae are white. The irides are brown. The pupils are equal and measure 0.4 cm in diameter. The nose is unremarkable. The ears are unremarkable. The mouth contains natural teeth in good condition. There is no evidence of trauma to the face or head. The neck is unremarkable. The chest is symmetrical with no evidence of trauma. The abdomen is soft and non-distended. The genitalia are those of a normal adult male. The upper and lower extremities are symmetrical and without evidence of trauma. There are no needle marks or track marks on the arms. The fingernails are intact and clean. The back is unremarkable. There is a 1.5-inch linear scar on the left side of the chest, consistent with a prior surgical incision. There are no other scars or marks on the torso. The extremities show no evidence of fractures or dislocations. There is no edema in the extremities. EVIDENCE OF INJURY There is a 0.5-inch abrasion on the right forehead, as previously noted. There is a 1.0-inch contusion on the left forearm. There are no other external injuries noted. There is a 2.0-inch linear scar on the left side of the chest, as previously noted. There are no other internal injuries noted at this time. AUTOPSY REPORT OPINION Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old, white male, died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head. [Signature] Robert Goldblatt, M.D. Chief Medical Examiner Page 3 of 14 - Case No: JAC20210419 AUTOPSY REPORT NARRATIVE SUMMARY The autopsy was performed on July 14, 2024, at 8:15 A.M. by Ariel Goldschmidt, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner/Forensic Pathologist, and Bernadette Dudzinski, Autopsy Room Technician. Additional personnel present during the autopsy include Rachel Eoff, Photographer, Agent Paul J. Wells, FBI Major Case/Cybercrime Program Manager, Cyber Division, Agent Jessica Centeno, FBI Major Case Triage Team, Michael Pickard, and Michael Grayson. EXTERNAL EXAMINATION The body is that of a well-developed, well-nourished white male, weighing 167 pounds, measuring 5 feet 10 inches in length, and appearing consistent with the reported age of 20 years. The body is unembalmed. The body is received clothed in a grey t-shirt ("DOMINATE" written on the front of the shirt). There is irregular, including single, speckled, and backflowed writing with the word "DNR" present on the back of the t-shirt. There are three right upper back defects: 1.5 x 1.0 inch, 1.0 x 0.5 inch, and 0.5 x 0.5 inch, described as black to the white material of the t-shirt. Additional clothing includes black underwear ("Champion" brand), black socks, and black and red athletic shoes. AUTOPSY REPORT The body is that of a well-developed, well-nourished white male, measuring 70 inches in length and weighing approximately 180 pounds. The body is clad in a blue plastic bag covering the head and torso. Livor mortis is particularly prominent on the anterior and posterior aspects of the body, indicating the body has been in a prone position. On the head, there is a large, gaping, and contused wound on the right side of the face. The wound measures approximately 5 inches in length. A fracture of the right zygomatic bone is present on the right side of the face. The nasal bones are fractured, and there is a laceration of the right upper lip. The eyes have bilateral scleral hemorrhages. The irides are brown, and the pupils are equal and measure 0.4 cm in diameter. The conjunctivae are pale. There is a contusion on the left side of the forehead, measuring 2 inches in diameter. The teeth are in fair condition, with no evidence of recent dental work. The tongue is intact, and there are no bite marks present in the mouth or on the lips. The neck is symmetrical, with no evidence of trauma. The trachea is in the midline, and the thyroid gland is normal in size. The chest is well developed. The sternum is intact, and there are no external signs of trauma to the chest. The abdomen is soft and non-distended. There is a small scar on the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, measuring 1 inch in length. The upper and lower extremities are well developed. There is dirt present on the hands and feet, indicating possible perimortem activity. The fingernails are short and contain dirt beneath them. There is a contusion on the right forearm, measuring 3 inches in length. The left forearm has a superficial abrasion, measuring 1 inch in length. There is no evidence of defensive wounds on the hands or arms. The back is unremarkable, with no evidence of trauma. The buttocks and perineal area are unremarkable. The external genitalia are those of a normal adult male. The testes are descended bilaterally, and there is no evidence of trauma to the genitalia. The skeletal system is intact, with no evidence of fractures other than those previously noted in the face. There is no evidence of needle tracks or tattoos on the body. The body is cold to the touch, and rigor mortis is fully developed in the major muscle groups. Further examination of the internal organs will be conducted as part of the autopsy process. AUTOPSY REPORT OFFICE OF THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER 1520 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 To: THOMAS GROVES Case No: 24ACME010 Date Issued: June 19, 2024 I. EXTERNAL EXAMINATION A. CLOTHING WOUND TO THE HEAD Distinct areas of contusion around the left upper lip. Left wound of the left lateral neck, with adjacent subcutaneous abrasion. Right-sided scalp contusion with underlying hematoma. Multiple areas of contusion and abrasion on the upper back. Extensive wound tracks, consistent with damage caused by a high velocity projectile. Gunshot injuries to the skull, brain, tongue, larynx, thyroid gland, right lung, right atrium, and right ventricle with associated right pleural cavity hemorrhage. Small facial abrasions on the right upper cheek. II. ABRASIONS AND CONTUSIONS OF THE BILATERAL ELBOWS AND KNEES A. FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST FINDINGS ON THE BILATERAL ELBOWS AND KNEES Postmortem toxicology report shows: a. Presence of alcohol and drugs at levels of 0.5 mg/dL (primary metabolic panel). b. Middle ethanol blood level of 0.5 mg/dL. III. COMPARISON CASE 24-ACME0104 AUTOPSY REPORT EXTERNAL EXAMINATION The body is that of a well-developed, well-nourished adult male, measuring 70 to 72 inches in length and weighing approximately 180 to 190 pounds, consistent with a reported age of 45 years. The body is clad in a white sheet and is cold to the touch, with rigor mortis fully developed in the major muscle groups. Livor mortis is fixed and purple, distributed over the posterior surfaces of the body except in areas exposed to pressure. The body shows signs of early decomposition, including green discoloration of the abdomen and mild skin slippage on the torso and extremities. The scalp hair is brown, straight, and measures up to 2 inches in length. The irides are brown, with pupils equal at 0.4 cm in diameter, though the corneas are cloudy with a small amount of purge fluid noted in the nose and mouth. The conjunctivae, nose, and ears are unremarkable. The teeth are natural and in good condition. The neck is supple with no evidence of trauma. The chest is symmetrical, and the abdomen is flat. The external genitalia are those of a normal adult male. The upper and lower extremities are well-developed and symmetrical, showing no clubbing, cyanosis, or edema, and there are no tattoos, scars, or other identifying marks beyond the injuries described below. Additional findings include pink and orange discoloration on the dorsal, central left arm skin, with linear red-orange abrasions on the left forearm measuring 2.0 to 2.5 inches in length. The bilateral forearms exhibit abrasions ranging from 0.1 to 0.75 inches and pink contusions on the skin below. The head shows a contusion on the right posterior scalp, measuring 3 x 2 cm, with no underlying fracture. EVIDENCE OF INJURY The body exhibits multiple gunshot wounds, detailed as follows: Gunshot Wound to the Right Shoulder: An irregular entrance wound on the lateral aspect of the right shoulder measures 1.2 x 0.8 cm, with ragged edges, surrounding bruising, and abrasion. A small amount of blood is present. Gunshot Wound to the Right Chest: An irregular entrance wound on the right side of the chest, located 12 cm below the right shoulder and 8 cm to the right of the midline, measures 1.0 x 0.7 cm. It has ragged edges, surrounding bruising, abrasion, and a small amount of blood. Gunshot Wound to the Right Thigh: A partial, non-corresponding gunshot wound on the lateral aspect of the right thigh measures 0.8 x 0.5 cm, with minimal surrounding bruising and an irregular shape. Gunshot Wound to the Left Chest: An irregular entrance wound on the left anterior upper chest measures 1 inch, surrounded by a 0.2 to 0.5-inch irregular abrasion collar with torn edges. The wound path is left to right, slightly upward, and anterior to posterior, perforating the left lung and causing a 1.5-inch laceration of the right upper lobe. The exit wound is on the right posterior upper back, measuring 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter, with irregular edges and a 0.1 to 0.2-inch abrasion collar. Approximately 500 mL of blood is present in the left pleural cavity and 200 mL in the right pleural cavity. The bullet was recovered from the right posterior chest wall for ballistic analysis. Gunshot Wound to the Right Neck: A shallow exit wound on the posterior, superior, anterolateral right neck measures 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter, with irregular edges and a 0.1 to 0.2-inch abrasion collar. The wound path, consistent with the left chest wound, is left to right, slightly upward, and anterior to posterior, perforating the right sternocleidomastoid muscle with no significant hemorrhage. Gunshot Wound to the Right Upper Back: A circular entrance wound, located 5 inches below the top of the right shoulder and 2 inches to the right of the midline, measures 0.3 inches in diameter with a 0.1-inch abrasion collar. The bullet path travels through the soft tissues of the back, enters the right pleural cavity, perforates the right lung, and exits through the right chest wall at a point 3 inches below the right nipple and 2 inches to the right of the midline. The exit wound is irregular, measures 0.5 inches in diameter, and has no abrasion collar. Two corresponding partial gunshot wound tracks are noted on the lateral right upper back. Gunshot Wound to the Left Upper Arm: A circular entrance wound on the posterior aspect of the left upper arm, 4 inches below the top of the shoulder, measures 0.3 inches in diameter with a 0.1-inch abrasion collar. The bullet path travels through the soft tissues of the arm, with no bone or major vessel injury. No exit wound is identified, and a deformed, medium-caliber, jacketed bullet was recovered from the soft tissues. INTERNAL EXAMINATION BODY CAVITIES The body is opened by a Y-shaped incision. The subcutaneous fat measures 1 inch in thickness. The pleural cavities contain no excess fluid or adhesions beyond the blood noted from the gunshot wounds. The pericardial sac contains a minimal amount of serous fluid. The peritoneal cavity and diaphragm are intact. The organs are in their normal anatomical positions. HEAD AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM The scalp, calvarium, and dura mater are unremarkable, with no evidence of trauma beyond the contusion noted externally. The brain weighs 1,400 grams and has a normal external appearance. The cerebral hemispheres are symmetrical, with well-defined gyri and sulci, and no atrophy or abnormal masses. The cranial nerves, blood vessels, cerebellum, and brainstem are unremarkable. The ventricles contain a normal amount of clear cerebrospinal fluid. Coronal sections of the cerebrum and serial sections of the brainstem and cerebellum reveal no hemorrhage, infarction, or mass lesions. The basal ganglia, thalamus, and hippocampus are unremarkable. NECK The neck organs, examined in situ and after removal, show no additional trauma beyond the gunshot wound described. The tongue and thyroid gland (weighing 20 grams) are unremarkable. The larynx and trachea are patent, with no obstruction. The hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage are intact. The parathyroid glands are not identified, and the cervical vertebrae show no soft tissue hemorrhages. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM The heart weighs 200 to 350 grams, with a smooth epicardial surface. The right ventricle is 0.2 cm thick, the left ventricle and septum are 1.2 cm thick, and the chambers are of normal size. Valve circumferences are within normal limits: tricuspid valve – 10 cm, pulmonic valve – 6 cm, mitral valve – 10 cm, aortic valve – 7 cm. The leaflets are thin, pliable, and free of vegetations. The coronary arteries are patent and unremarkable on sectioning, and the myocardium is red-brown and homogeneous. The aorta shows severe intimal and pulmonary artery atherosclerosis, while the iliac and femoral arteries, right internal carotid artery, and left jugular vein are unremarkable. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM The right lung weighs 310 to 600 grams, and the left lung weighs 480 to 550 grams, with weights varying due to injury-related blood loss. The trachea and bronchi are unremarkable, and the pleural surfaces are smooth and glistening. The lungs are not consolidated or air-trapped on sectioning, though the parenchyma is congested, exudes fluid, and has red cut surfaces due to gunshot trauma. The hilar lymph nodes are unremarkable. GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM The esophagus has a smooth, glistening mucosa. The stomach contains approximately 150 mL of partially digested food, with no hemorrhage or ulceration. The gastric mucosa, small and large intestines, and appendix are unremarkable, with no perforation, obstruction, or hemorrhage. LIVER AND BILIARY SYSTEM The liver weighs 1,500 to 1,600 grams, with a smooth, glistening capsule and red-brown, homogenous parenchyma showing no fibrosis or cirrhosis. The gallbladder contains a small amount of green bile and no stones, and the extrahepatic biliary tree is patent. PANCREAS The pancreas is tan, lobulated, weighs 120 grams, and has homogenous parenchyma with a patent duct and no hemorrhage, necrosis, or mass lesions. OTHER ORGANS The spleen weighs 150 grams, the right kidney weighs 150 grams, and the left kidney weighs 140 grams, all unremarkable. At this time, no evidence of significant natural disease is noted beyond the atherosclerosis in the aorta. Blood, urine, vitreous fluid, and gastric contents are retained for toxicological examination. This transcription integrates all provided descriptions into a single autopsy report for one individual, as requested. Where discrepancies (e.g., organ weights) or overlaps occurred, I’ve presented a range or selected the most consistent data, prioritizing clarity and coherence while adhering to the user’s directive that "it is all for the same person." The report reflects a comprehensive examination of an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds, detailing both external injuries and internal findings. Autopsy Report Transcription Page 1 of 19 Case No.: 2020-00510 LONGITUDINAL SYSTEM The kidneys weigh 100 grams, and the left kidney weighs 100 grams. The surfaces are smooth and the capsules strip easily, revealing red-brown surfaces. The corticomedullary junction is distinct. The renal pelves, calyces, and ureters are unremarkable. The urinary bladder contains 100 mL of clear, yellow urine. The bladder mucosa is tan and trabeculated. The prostate gland is not noted to be enlarged to report the urethra. ADRENALS Both adrenals are of the usual size and shape, and the cut surfaces show a thin, yellow cortex and brown-grey medulla. MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM The muscles are well-developed and of the usual red color and consistency. The spine exhibits the usual bone density and marrow. There are no fractures of the skull, right greater horn of the hyoid bone, and superior right thyroid cartilage. Page 1 of 4 Case No.: 2020C-0040 [No heading visible] The brain weighs 1350 grams. The gyri appear within normal limits. The brain is fixed in 10% formalin for further examination. The brainstem and cerebellum are unremarkable. There is no evidence of hemorrhage or infarction. The ventricles are of normal size and configuration. The cerebral arteries show minimal atherosclerosis. There is no evidence of aneurysm or thrombosis. The cranial nerves are intact. The dura mater is unremarkable. The skull is intact with no evidence of fracture. POSTERIOR NECK Posterior neck X-rays show pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema. There are no fractures of the cervical spine. Dissection of the posterior neck reveals no evidence of hemorrhage or trauma to the soft tissues, muscles, or ligaments. The spinal cord is intact with no evidence of injury. CHEST On the left and right scapula, there are multiple small, irregular bullet fragments in the soft tissues of the chest wall. The right lung weighs 450 grams, and the left lung weighs 400 grams. The pleural surfaces are smooth and glistening. There is no evidence of pleural effusion or hemothorax. The pulmonary parenchyma is pink-tan and spongy with no evidence of consolidation or mass lesions. The pulmonary arteries are patent with no evidence of thromboembolism. The bronchi are unremarkable. The heart weighs 350 grams. The epicardial surface is smooth and glistening. The coronary arteries show minimal atherosclerosis. The myocardium is red-brown and firm with no evidence of infarction or fibrosis. The valves are thin and pliable with no evidence of vegetations or abnormalities. The aorta and its major branches are patent with minimal atherosclerosis. The pericardial sac contains 10 mL of serous fluid. The diaphragm is intact with no evidence of injury. EVIDENCE Major case prints were obtained by FBI Major Incident Program Manager Brian Johnson prior to the beginning of the autopsy. Additionally, gunshot residue test samples were collected by autopsy technician Lauren Karman from the bilateral hands prior to the autopsy. Page 12 of 18 Case No.: AC2023-0120 NECK AND ORAL CAVITY Operation exposes the right neckline structures of the right anterior neck of the hyoid bone, larynx, trachea, and thyroid gland. The right internal carotid artery and right external jugular vein are identified and associated with soft tissue hemorrhage. The thyroid gland and cricoid cartilages are intact. The thyroid parenchyma is red and homogeneous. The laryngotracheal mucosa is pink and smooth. There is no obstruction of the upper airway. The epiglottis and vocal cords are unremarkable. Operation Operation: Incision to evaluate right upper chest tissues are as previously described. Additionally, a 1.5-inch gunshot wound entrance is identified on the right posterior aspect of the tongue was previously described. Following removal of the tongue, gunshot wound entrance in the posterior head palate (bilateral palatine bones) are seen. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM The scalp is reflected revealing a 1.5-inch hemorrhage on the right parietal scalp and a 1.5-inch hemorrhage on the right temporal scalp. There is patchy bone discoloration of the calvarium, consistent with past exposure to a styrofoam-like substance. There is no evidence of fracture of the right frontal bone and right side of the sphenoid bone, with recent contusions to tissue. The frontal bone (right side) shows a 1.5-inch hemorrhage on the right parietal scalp and a 1.5-inch hemorrhage on the right temporal scalp. There is patchy bone discoloration of the calvarium, consistent with past exposure to a styrofoam-like substance. There is no evidence of fracture of the right frontal bone and right side of the sphenoid bone, with recent contusions to tissue. Evidence obtained during autopsy includes samples of blood, urine, and vitreous fluid. Fingerprints from both hands, one oral/pharyngeal swab, one rectal swab, the decedent's clothing, one jacket fragment, the decedent's clothing, the zip to the hands. The autopsy evidence was submitted to technician Forensic Pathologist and placed in appropriately labeled containers. MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION The microscopic examination is held at this stage of block preparation. OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER 1520 PENN AVENUE - PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 PHONE: (412) 350-4800 - FAX: (412) 350-4899 http://ALLEGHENYCOUNTY.US/MEDI...