     According to initial police investigation:  On October 25,1996 the decedent was traveling in a vehicle with his nephew when he suddenly became unresponsive.  His nephew pulled over and called 911.  Emergency vehicles responded finding him unresponsive , initial rhythm asystole, no pulse or blood pressure.  Cpr was initiated enroute to the hospital.

     Upon arrival to the E.R. resuscitation continued however, he remained unresponsive  with no change in rhythm, he was pronounced  at 3:25 p.m.

      Medical history:  according to family the decedent has been treated in the past at  Jackson Memorial Hospital for cardiac problems, but according to jmh medical records, the decedent has  been treated in the past for hypertension, coronary artery disease and bouts with alcohol  abuse..  He  recently was undergoing test for a cyst on his neck.