It has been confirmed that Dr. Dexter Todd, a certified forensic expert and prominent attorney, is now representing the family of Adriana Younge as the lead counsel in this high-profile and emotionally charged case.
Dr. Todd, speaking shortly after the completion of the autopsy, emphasized that “the cause of death and the manner of death are not the same,” and called on police investigators to focus now on establishing the manner in which Younge died.
In a pointed statement, Dr. Todd outlined several critical questions that must guide the ongoing investigation:
- Was the drowning accidental?
- Was the drowning the result of homicide?
- What were the circumstances surrounding how her death occurred?
He further insisted that a toxicology report is needed to determine if any substances were present in Younge’s system, and called for a Diatom test—a forensic tool used to determine if drowning occurred before death.
Importantly, Dr. Todd raised concerns about the effect of decomposition on the accuracy of the findings, suggesting that the timeline and condition of the body may complicate conclusive results.
This is a developing story, and HGPTV will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
