KURT COBAIN

(On April 1994, an electrician named Gary Smith found Cobain's body in a greenhouse above the garage of his Seattle home.

Weapon and Ammunition: A Remington Model 11 20-gauge shotgun was found on Cobain's chest. He had purchased the weapon with the help of his friend, Dylan Carlson, weeks earlier.

The Kit: Next to him was a cigar box containing paraphernalia for the use of narcotics.

The Farewell Note: A handwritten letter in red ink was found stuck in a flowerpot with a pen. The message was addressed to Boddah and discussed his loss of enthusiasm for music and life.

Forensic Evidence

The medical examination conducted by Dr. Nikolas Hartshorne concluded that the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Date of Death: Based on decomposition and rigor mortis, it was estimated that Cobain died on April 5, 1994.

Toxicology: The report revealed a high concentration of morphine in Cobain's blood. Traces of benzodiazepines were also detected.

Fingerprints: The police report indicated that no legible fingerprints were found on the weapon, which is common on rough metal surfaces or when the weapon recoils sharply.

Context and Recent History

The weeks leading up to his death were marked by documented crises:

Rome Incident: In March 1994, Cobain went into a coma after ingesting a combination of alcohol and medication. At the time, it was treated as an accidental overdose, but Courtney Love later claimed it was a suicide attempt.

Escape from Rehab: Cobain had checked himself into the Exodus Recovery Center in Los Angeles in late March, but jumped the fence and took a flight back to Seattle, where he remained missing to friends and family until he was found.

Commonly Cited Points of Controversy

Despite the official conclusions, private investigators and documentary filmmakers raise doubts about two main points:

Toxicity Level: Critics argue that the amount of substances in Cobain's blood would have left him too incapacitated to handle the shotgun and pull the trigger.

The Handwriting: Handwriting experts disagree on the last lines of the suicide note, with some suggesting they could have been written by someone else, although the main body of the text is recognized as Kurt's.

All official investigations conducted by the Seattle Police Department maintained the original verdict of suicide. In 2014, previously unseen photos of the scene were revealed, but the police reiterated that the case remains closed.)