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Summary: The autopsy report states:
- Normally developed adult caucasian male, age 27 yr.
- Entry gunshot wound of lower left anterior chest
- Massive perforating gunshot wounds of liver and stomach
- Large caliber semi-jacketed hollow point projectile recovered
- Entry gunshot wound of posterolateral left arm with exit of anterolateral arm
- Close range entry gunshot wound of upper posterior neck
- Cause of death:
- Craniocerebral trauma due to multiple gunshot wounds of head
- Gunshot wound of chest, abdomen
The DOJ Report states:
- Identified Branch Davidians From April 19 Fire ... Peter Hipsman; Hipsman died of multiple gunshot wounds of the head and abdomen. The two gunshot wounds to the head were close contact. His body was identified from dental records. He was 28 years old.
Summary and Comment: The Inquest Certificate states:
- Cause of death:
- Craniocerebral trauma due to multiple gunshot wounds of head
- Gunshot wound of chest, abdomen
- Manner of death:
- Non criminal homocide
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