ACCORDING TO INITIAL POLICE INVESTIGATION:  The decedent was an alcoholic with numerous medical problems.  On December 22, 1996, a neighbor with a key checked on him and found him unresponsive, face-up in his bed.  The deceased was pronounced at the scene. *No signs of foul play noted.

MEDICATIONS TRANSPORTED:  NONE

MEDICAL RECORDS:  According to Dr. Veracruz; The decedent had been treated for Liver Cirrhosis and severe alcohol consumption.  In October 1996, the decedent suffered a slip-and fall.  X-Ray results noted an Acute Comminuted Fracture of head and neck (left shoulder).  Last seen December 13, 1996, for an Acute Congetivitis.  Also, seen with the clinic's psychiatrist who had prescribed Risperdal and Xanax for Organic Brain Syndrome and Psychosis.  He suffered from delusions and hallucinations.  

PREVIOUS HOSPITALIZATIONS:  Jackson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room records reflect the decedent was treated and released (02/26/96).  He was transported by Fire-Rescue, and diagnosed with an Abrasion Left Arm status post Fall.  Medications Prescribed;  Bacitracin  Ointment.

Cedars Medical Center records reflect the decedent was treated (May 19, 1994), and diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and Rapid Atrial Fibrillation.  It was further revealed he also suffered from a Malignant Neoplastic Skin Lesion on the right face, Primary Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Secondary Malignancy and Cirrhosis of the Liver.  He was discharged under hemodynamically stable conditions.  

SOCIAL HISTORY:  The decedent was known as a heavy alcohol drinker.