Richardson was present throughout the autopsy and observed the casket as it was opened; both men were surprised that the remains were well enough preserved to be recognized as those of the late rock star.
Richardson a fost prezent pe parcursul autopsiei și a observat cascada așa cum a fost deschisă; ambii bărbați au fost surprinși că rămășițele erau destul de bine conservate pentru a fi recunoscute ca cele ale starului rock târziu.