Remember David Carradine? An independant medical examiner hired by his family after his death has determined that David Carradine died of Asphyxiation that was not caused by suicide.

In a statement released by Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden, whom Carradine’s family hired to perform a second autopsy on the Kung Fu actor’s body after it was shipped back to the U.S. from Thailand, Baden said:

“The cause of death was asphyxiation, an inability to breathe, now why that happened is still what we’re working on. He didn’t die of natural causes, and he didn’t die of suicidal causes from the nature of the ligatures around the body, so that leaves some kind of accidental death.”

David Carradine was found in a Bangcock, Thailand hotel room in early June, deceased and hanging by his arms inside a closet. He had ropes around his wrists, neck and genitals.

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A second set of disturbing photos is rumored to be leaked to the Thai media- this time of David Carradine’s body on the autopsy table.

Search engine queries for the photos of the crime scene in gossip magazine Thai Rath dominated this weekend as morbidly curious fans sought the elusive picture. Most western news outlets have declined to print the shocking shots out of respect to Carradine and his family.

Carradine’s family is distressed at the widespread availability of the original photo, and brother Keith has threatened to sue any outlets that dare to publish the explicit pic. The Carradine family have contacted high-profile forensic expert Dr. Michael Baden for a second autopsy when the body is released to them..

Some in Carradine’s camp also don’t buy either the suicide or death-by-misadventure theories. Lawyer Mark Geragos appeared on Larry King Live last Friday, suggesting authorities take a closer look at Carradine’s work investigating and uncovering “secret martial arts societies.” Geragos said:

“What that means is connected to martial arts and his interest in martial arts. And so there is a suspicion that if there was some foul play, that that may be the first area where they should look.”

Plans for a funeral are still on hold pending investigation.

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Thai Police confirmed Monday that they will allow the FBI to help in the investigation of David Carradine’s death.

Thai police Maj. Gen. Amnuay Nimmano told reporters earlier that the FBI that has permission to be an observer only, as mandated by Thai law:

“If the FBI wants to get involved, we will do our best to cooperate. We have nothing to hide.”

U.S. Embassy Spokesperson Michael Turner declined to comment on the investigation, but did acknowledge that FBI agents attached to the embassy were talking informally about the case with their Thai police counterparts.

You can read our previous coverage of the death of David Carradine here.

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The internet is buzzing this morning with searches related to the death of David Carradine.

Although autoerotic asphyxiation has emerged as the leading theory, ambiguous statements made by Carradine’s co-manager have led to widespread speculation that Carradine was murdered, or at least not alone when he died. However, few people realize how common and dangerous the practice of “breath play” can be.

As unfortunate as the circumstances around Carradine’s surprising death certainly are, it is still highly unlikely the Kung Fu star was murdered or that his death is anything more than what it appears. Including the death of Michael Hutchence, there have been several high-profile incidents of fatal autoerotic asphyxiation worldwide over the past few years.

Carradine’s body is scheduled to return to the states on Saturday.

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Late actor David Carradine may have died from a sex act gone wrong, instead of suicide as earlier reported.

Thai Police are reported to have said that Carradine was found with not only a rope around his neck, but a rope around his testicles as well. Thai Police had first thought the cause of death was suicide after finding Carradine has been hung, but a lack of suicide note, and the rope around the testicles suggest that an auto-erotic act may have attributed to his death.

Carradine was in Thailand to shoot a film called Stretch, and failed to appear at a dinner with the crew Wednesday evening. A maid discovered Carradine’s body 10am local time Thursday.

An official description from officials said that Carradine was found naked, curled up inside a wardrobe with one end of a shoelace tied around his penis and the other end fastened around his neck. Both of his hands were bound with a cord which was also tied around his neck.

There is also some suggestion (besides Carradine being tied up) that another person was in the room when Carradine died.

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