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Topic: Autopsy
American Heart Association reports Autopsies reveal how Meth hurts the Heart
September 13, 2019 | 
Boston, MA – Use of the illegal stimulant methamphetamine causes build-up of tough protein fibers in heart muscle, which may help explain the development of enlarged hearts and heart failure in users, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2019 Scientific Sessions.
Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is an extremely addictive and commonly abused stimulant drug, with 1.6 million Americans reporting using the drug in 2017.
Autopsy samples reveal that methamphetamine use makes dangerous structural changes in heart muscle that increase the risk of heart attack, sudden cardiac death and heart failure. (American Heart Association)
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Clarksville Police report Kenneth Hudspeth arrested for 1996 murder of Crista Bramlitt
Clarksville, TN – On October 28th 1996, at 2:45pm, Clarksville Police Officers responded to 418 Peachers Mill Road Lot 45, Sunnydale Mobile Home Park, in connection to a deceased 23 year old female found inside identified as Crista Bramlitt.
There were obvious signs which pointed to her being a victim of a homicide and indicators of sexual assault. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was suffocation.
Kenneth Hudspeth has arrested in Arizona for the 1996 murder of Crista Bramlitt in Clarksville.
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American Heart Association says Studying Heart Disease after Death can help the Living
American Heart Association
Dallas, TX – Autopsy is often an overlooked source of medical insight which may be hindering advances in cardiovascular medicine, according to new research published in a special issue of the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
“Autopsy is a source of discovery that informs the way we think about disease systemically,” said Jeffrey E. Saffitz, M.D., Ph.D., co-editor of the special issue and chair of the department of pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.”
Several papers in a special issue of Circulation offer insight into how autopsy contributes to answers about the causes of sudden cardiac death, information from implantable device to improve heart function, and identifying the original cause of atherosclerosis. (American Heart Association)
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports Death of Inmate Tawnya Smith
Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an inmate death that occurred Monday morning.
Tawnya Smith, 31, was booked into the detention center on Monday at 12:15am on two counts of child abuse and neglect, simple possession, and unlawful drug paraphernalia.
Jail Deputies discovered Smith unresponsive in her cell at 11:10am during routine hourly security checks.
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office releases name of Body Found in Cumberland River
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Investigators have identified the man found in the Cumberland River early Monday morning as Jesse Lee Myer, 31, of Clarksville.
Investigators do not suspect foul play. Cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner in Nashville, TN. Official autopsy results will take 6-8 weeks.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Investigators asks anyone that has contact with Myer in the last seven days is asked to contact Investigator Sergeant Mark Wojnarek at 931.648.0611 ext 13406.
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Clarksville Police release update on Deaths at Cedar Crest Mobile Home Park
Clarksville, TN – Two Clarksville Police officers discovered a deceased adult male and a deceased adult female in the home at Cedar Crest Mobile Home Park last night, July 28th, at 7:38pm.
CPD is not able to release the names of the two deceased individuals at this time.
Homicide detectives state that next of kin notification has been delayed because they’re working on obtaining positive identification of the deceased.
Clarksville Police discover a deceased male and female at a residence at Cedar Crest Mobile Home Park Tuesday night.
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Clarksville Veterinarian Target of Attack
Hank Bonecutter
Clarksville, TN – An e-mail has been circulating warning of a “dangerous vet in Clarksville” and the target of this attack is Dr. Ron Whitford of the St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic.
The message is from a woman named Stacia Bearden, and details a story about a dog that was taken to Dr. Whitford’s clinic where it was spayed. According to the email the puppy got sick and died.
After the puppy died, another Vet did an autopsy and determined that the original procedure was faulty because Dr. Whitford had used “zip ties” instead of “sterile sutures” to close off the arteries during the operation. The email goes on to warn everybody “not to use this vet, he could kill your dog.”
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Clarksville Police reports handgun accidentally discharges killing a Man
Clarksville, TN – On July 14th, 2012, around 5:30pm, officers responded to a shots fired call at the apartments at 218 South 3rd Street.
When Clarksville Police Officers arrived they found a man, Gregory Erik Premus, 28, inside an apartment who had sustained a gunshot wound to the torso of the body, from a handgun. He was transported to Gateway Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Police have Three Men in Custody and have charged them in Conjunction with the Death of Brandon Davone Rushing
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department has been investigating the disappearance of Brandon Davone Rushing since he was reported missing on January 24th, 2012. At the time he was reported missing, he was last known to be driving a 2006 Chevy Suburban.
On February 15th, Detective Tim Finley uncovered that an individual known as “Blue”, later identified as Verchaunt Joshua Williams, shot and killed Brandon Rushing in a Clarksville apartment on January 23rd.
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Clarksville Police release additional information on the body found on Martin Street
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department has just released further information on the body found early this morning. The deceased is a 39 year old male from Clarksville TN. Based on the nature of the injuries, investigators have determined the death is, in fact, a homicide.
Also, based on the preliminary information gathered, it appears as though the homicide was not a random act and occurred sometime after 1:00am on October 17th. The deceased has been sent to Nashville for autopsy.
Clarksville Police work a crime scene on Martin Street where a body was found. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)
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