
According to the initial police investigation, the decedent, a recovering narcotics user and "Aids" patient, was last seen on Thursday, December 26, 1996, 3:30 P.M., when she returned home from visiting a friend and appeared to be "high", when observed by a roommate.  On Friday, December 27, 1996, 8:30 P.M.,  the decedent was found, with no visible trauma, sitting in a chair, slumped to the right, by a friend who went to check on her welfare.

Fire rescue responded and pronounced the decedent on the scene.

The decedent's meds were transported to the M.E.'s office.  She suffered from A.I.D.S. and was under the care of Dr. J. Racine,  who last saw her on  December 23, 1996. 



                              *** REFILED ON APRIL 4, 1997 ***  [BAR]