Carradine death not suicide, U.S. expert says
Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2009 | 3:13 PM ET
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Actor David Carradine was discovered dead in his Bangkok hotel room on June 4. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)A U.S. forensics expert has examined the remains of David Carradine and believes he didn't commit suicide, according to the late actor's family.
Keith and Robert Carradine revealed the finding by noted forensic pathologist Michael Baden in Los Angeles on Thursday. They also thanked U.S. and Thai officials for continued work in the investigation during the family's "profoundly painful time."
The 72-year-old Carradine, who had travelled to Thailand to film a new movie, was discovered dead in his Bangkok hotel room a week ago.
The family enlisted Baden, former chief medical examiner for New York City, to examine the Kung Fu and Kill Bill star's body upon its return to the U.S.
In a statement, Baden said the actor's death was not a suicide, but added that further information is needed from Thailand for a final determination.
With files from The Associated Press
