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NewsJune 3, 2003

An autopsy performed on the Cape Girardeau woman found dead in her home Saturday has not yet determined the cause of her death. Penney Jackson, a 38-year-old mother of two, was found unresponsive Saturday afternoon by paramedics. Toxicology test results aren't expected back for about six weeks, said Cape Girardeau County coroner Mike Hurst...

Southeast Missourian

An autopsy performed on the Cape Girardeau woman found dead in her home Saturday has not yet determined the cause of her death.

Penney Jackson, a 38-year-old mother of two, was found unresponsive Saturday afternoon by paramedics.

Toxicology test results aren't expected back for about six weeks, said Cape Girardeau County coroner Mike Hurst.

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"It's a standard to send off for a toxicology report to determine the final cause of death," he said.

There were no apparent signs of foul play in Jackson's home, but investigators haven't ruled out a possible crime, chief Steve Strong said.

Jackson reportedly fell and hit her head prior to her death when exiting a car outside her home, said her brother, the Rev. Jerry Jackson of Scott City.

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