Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office is a government agency responsible for investigating deaths within Fulton County, Georgia. Their duties include determining the cause and manner of death through autopsies and other forensic examinations. The office is currently newsworthy due to its investigation into the death of Nathan Smith, the son of rapper Lil Jon. The office's autopsy report concluded that Smith's death was caused by drowning in the setting of psilocybin use. This finding has brought the office's work to public attention, highlighting its role in providing crucial information in death investigations and contributing to public understanding of the circumstances surrounding such events. The office's findings are significant as they provide closure for the family and contribute to official records.