Boskey
MSU finance senior Kevin Boskey’s death in February was the result of methanol poisoning, according to autopsy and toxicology reports released Monday to The State News.
The reports released by the Ingham County Medical Examiner’s office indicate that Boskey, a 21-year-old finance senior, had significant amounts of the poisonous substance in his blood and urine. No other drugs were found within his system.
A roommate found Boskey’s body Feb. 6 in the bedroom of their house on Woodmere Avenue. Boskey had complained of feeling ill and went to bed early before the roommate discovered his body.
Investigators found a methanol-containing automobile care solution in Boskey’s bedroom, the report said.
Medical examiners concluded that Boskey intentionally ingested the substance, but were unable to determine whether he meant to harm himself or drank the substance to become intoxicated.
Police and medical examiners were unavailable Monday afternoon to comment further on the type of solution, reasoning behind its ingestion or any further investigation.
Posted 8:50 p.m.
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