Authorities are examining medical conditions and stream-related stress as possible contributors to the tragedy.
Death of French Streamer Raphaël Graven Determined to Be Non-Traumatic
Death of French Streamer Raphaël Graven Determined to Be Non-Traumatic
An autopsy reveals that the cause of his death was not due to trauma, prompting an investigation into health-related factors.
The recent death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, who was known online as Jean Pormanove, has been determined by an autopsy to not be due to traumatic injuries, according to the prosecutor overseeing the case. Graven was found unresponsive at a residence in Contes, near Nice, this past Monday. French government minister Clara Chappaz characterized his passing as "absolute horror" and has initiated a judicial investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.
Prosecutor Damien Martinelli shared on Thursday that medical examiners indicated Graven's death was not traumatic and did not involve the intervention of any outside party. Forensic analysis revealed no significant traumatic injuries or burns; however, there were a few bruises and old lesions noted. The initial findings suggest that medical or toxicological factors played a role in his passing.
Further testing has been ordered to explore underlying health conditions, with indications that Graven may have experienced issues with his heart and was undergoing treatment for a thyroid problem. Meanwhile, the streaming platform Kick has stated that they are conducting an urgent review of the situation related to the streamer’s death. Local reports mentioned that the 46-year-old content creator had faced episodes of violence and sleep disruption during his live broadcasts, reportedly passing away in his sleep amidst a stream.
Investigators are actively interviewing individuals who were present at the time of Graven's death, and equipment as well as footage from his streams have been collected to further clarify the events leading up to this tragic incident.
Prosecutor Damien Martinelli shared on Thursday that medical examiners indicated Graven's death was not traumatic and did not involve the intervention of any outside party. Forensic analysis revealed no significant traumatic injuries or burns; however, there were a few bruises and old lesions noted. The initial findings suggest that medical or toxicological factors played a role in his passing.
Further testing has been ordered to explore underlying health conditions, with indications that Graven may have experienced issues with his heart and was undergoing treatment for a thyroid problem. Meanwhile, the streaming platform Kick has stated that they are conducting an urgent review of the situation related to the streamer’s death. Local reports mentioned that the 46-year-old content creator had faced episodes of violence and sleep disruption during his live broadcasts, reportedly passing away in his sleep amidst a stream.
Investigators are actively interviewing individuals who were present at the time of Graven's death, and equipment as well as footage from his streams have been collected to further clarify the events leading up to this tragic incident.
