Autopsy: 2-year-old girl killed by python died of asphyxia

Jul 3rd, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

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OXFORD -- The 2-year-old girl killed by an albino Burmese python Wednesday in Sumter County died of asphyxia, according to preliminary results released moments ago from an autopsy being conducted. The toddler, Shaiunna Hare, also had bite marks from the snake on her forehead and arms.

The autopsy is being conducted by the District 5 Medical Examiner's Office, which serves Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter counties.

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