Autopsy Confirms Police Theory About Alicia Witt’s Cause Of Death

Alicia Witt’s parents passed away on December 20.

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Witt grew concerned about her parents after she hadn’t heard from them in a few days.

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They were found dead in their home after police conducted a wellness check.

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Police reported no trauma on the bodies and fire officials reported no signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Officials checked for carbon monoxide after learning that the elderly couple’s furnace had not been working properly.

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An autopsy has listed “probable cardiac dysrhythmia” as their cause of death.

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The couple is believed to have passed away from exposure to the cold.

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It seems that the furnace malfunction was unable to heat the home due to the chilly winter season.

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Last month, Witt took to Instagram to say their death “still doesn’t feel real.”

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