AUGUSTA, Maine — The autopsy report of the gunman responsible for the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of 18 people in Lewiston last October has been released. The report confirms that Robert Card died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, bringing clarity to the circumstances surrounding his demise. However, the exact time of his death remains unspecified in the report.
The autopsy findings indicate that Card’s lifeless body was discovered at 7:45 p.m. on October 27, 2023, aligning with details previously provided by the Maine State Police. His remains were located in a trailer at the Maine Recycling Corporation in Lisbon, marking the conclusion of a two-day manhunt for the gunman. A statement issued in November 2023 suggests that Card likely passed away eight to 12 hours before his body was found.
Despite the availability of the full autopsy report, questions linger as to why the timeframe of Card’s death was omitted from the official document. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has opted not to address inquiries about the report or make it publicly accessible, citing concerns related to privacy and Maine state laws. Card’s family disclosed the autopsy report to a reporter from The New York Times, offering a glimpse of the details contained within.
Further information about the autopsy results and the circumstances surrounding Card’s demise may be disclosed next week as members of the medical examiner’s office prepare to provide testimony before the commission tasked with investigating the tragic shooting incident. The forthcoming testimonies are anticipated to shed more light on the events leading up to the devastating loss of 18 lives in Lewiston.