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Aide's death still a mystery Blood test results and an autopsy were By unable to reveal Lori Klausutis' cause of death. By AMBER BOLLMAN, Daily News Staff Writer An autopsy and blood tests have not revealed why 28-year-old Lori Klausutis died, Associate Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Berkland said Friday. Nothing in the blood tests showed how Klausutis died seven days ago, Berkland said. The autopsy also was not conclusive, though the medical examiner did say that there was no evidence of foul play. "This turns over several puzzle pieces in the case of her death and reveals more of the picture," Berkland said. But it still does not reveal the entire scenario. Klausutis, of Niceville, was an aide to U.S. Rep. Joe Scarborough and was found dead in the congressman's Fort Walton Beach office on July 20. Berkland said the next step in determining the cause of Klausutis' death will be to examine and run tests on tissue samples under the microscope. He said his office has received many of Klausutis' medical records, some from out of state, but has not yet had a chance to examine them in detail. Klausutis was involved in a serious traffic accident as a teenager, Berkland said. "She had a past medical history that was significant, but it remains to be seen whether that played a role in her death," Berkland said. "It may be a contributory factor or it may mean nothing." Berkland could not speculate Friday about when further examinations would be complete or when a cause of death might be established. |
