Additional tests confirm no "foul play" in composer's death

Police have completed their investigation into the death of composer Karel Svoboda and confirmed beyond doubt it was a case of suicide. On Friday a police spokeswoman revealed the latest news on the Internet. Police shelved their investigation into possible foul play after chemical, biomechanical, and ballistics tests, as well as an earlier autopsy, all confirmed the 68-year-old Svoboda took his own life using a personal firearm. He was found dead outside his home in late-January. Two police officers who arrived at the scene were later charged for trying to sell photographs of the deceased to a Czech tabloid.

Author: Jan Velinger