Disturbing Details Found In The Autopsy Of Kenneka Jenkins

According to CBS News, an autopsy determined that Kenneka Jenkins had died from hypothermia. Per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the temperature in the freezer where her body was discovered in could drop to 8 degrees. Additionally, the autopsy found alcohol and topiramate — a medication for epilepsy — in her system (via CBS Chicago). Her family noted that she had not been prescribed this medication. However, CBS Chicago reports that the coroner's office said the amount found in her body consisted of a "therapeutic range." There were no "date rape" drugs in her system, and Jenkins was legally drunk as her blood-alcohol concentration was 0.112. The coroner stated that her death was nothing more but an accident.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution explains that her brain was swollen, and an abrasion was found on her right ankle. The coroner concluded (per CBS Chicago), "It is determined that the substantial factor in this death is cold exposure. The alcohol and drug found in Ms. Jenkins' system combined with cold exposure can hasten the onset of hypothermia and death." Mucosal erosions found on Jenkins' body proved that she did indeed have hypothermia (via Essence). The autopsy, however, did not reveal when she had died.

Days later, police closed the case and released photos that were taken of Jenkins' lifeless body in the freezer. Per Newsweek, the photos show Jenkins lying face down. Her family noted that the photos were incredibly suspicious. Despite this, the police released a statement that read (via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution), "Our detective reported no signs of foul play throughout the whole investigation."

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