They Ruled It an Overdose BEFORE Testing... #truecrimeshorts #truecrimestories #crimejunkies
- May 12, 2026
- 0:39
- Short
Investigators told Spencer Irwin’s family they were “pretty sure” he died from an overdose. So they didn’t perform an autopsy.
Weeks later, toxicology showed no lethal levels of drugs. By then, Spencer had already been cremated and critical evidence was lost.
How do you confirm a cause of death when you skip the one test that could prove it?
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Brief Summary
Spencer Irwin's case reveals flaws in the investigation that led to a premature conclusion about his death.
Key points
- The Wrong Diagnosis. Investigators concluded drug overdose without an autopsy, but toxicology results proved them wrong.
