New details surrounding the autopsy findings in the case of Giorgos Mazonakis were presented by forensic pathologist and family technical advisor, Sotiris Bouzianis, speaking on the show “Protos Kafes me ti Zina.” Mr. Bouzianis spoke at length about the condition of the singer’s heart, as well as needle marks discovered on his upper limbs.
Mazonakis death: “His heart looked like the heart of a young child,” says forensic pathologist
According to Mr. Bouzianis, the autopsy revealed an injury to the forehead, as well as “scattered needle marks” on the upper limbs. Specifically, he described marks in the area of the elbows and the dorsal surface of both hands.
The forensic pathologist clarified that it is not possible to determine what caused these specific marks, as paramedics had intervened prior to the examination.
Of particular interest were the forensic pathologist’s remarks regarding the condition of Giorgos Mazonakis’ heart. According to him, there was no macroscopic evidence of a recent heart attack, and the coronary arteries were described as being “in very good condition.” “This means that the artist had not recently suffered a heart attack,” he stated.
He went on to describe the anatomical appearance of the heart as exceptionally good. “Anatomically, it was in perfect shape. It looked like the heart of a young child,” he said.
“Myocardial ischemia and pulmonary edema”
The autopsy revealed, according to Mr. Bouzianis, myocardial ischemia, and pulmonary edema was also detected.
The critical question now is what caused these specific findings. For this reason, samples have been collected for histological and toxicological testing.
“That is why we are conducting both toxicological and histological tests — to determine what caused all of this,” he explained.
“The tests expected to provide answers”
According to the forensic pathologist, the toxicological tests will screen for, among other things, medications, narcotics, and any other substances that may have been administered to him.
Additionally, he noted that extra blood samples were retained so that the family can independently pursue testing at a private laboratory in Greece.
The goal is to expedite the process and obtain results as quickly as possible.
As he explained, the results of the histological and toxicological tests are expected to help forensic experts determine what caused the myocardial ischemia and pulmonary edema and, ultimately, establish the precise cause of death.
Until then, as the forensic pathologist emphasized, the cause of death remains “undetermined.”
