Dr. Peter Mazari Calls for “Undetermined” Ruling and Full Police Re-Examination of Death Scene Ignored by Parma Police
In a development that adds urgency to long-standing demands for justice, prominent forensic pathologist Dr. Peter Mazari has issued a comprehensive report rejecting the official determination of Dawn Pasela’s death as an accidental alcohol overdose. Mazari’s analysis disputes the findings of the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner and casts doubt on the integrity of the original investigation by the Parma Police Department, reigniting calls for a full-scale reinvestigation.
Pasela, a whistleblower and key witness in the second trial of exonerated defendant Tony Viola, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in 2011. Viola was later acquitted using evidence Pasela helped uncover—evidence that directly implicated former federal prosecutor Mark Bennett and Senior Assistant Ohio Attorney General Dan Kasaris in prosecutorial misconduct. Now, over a decade later, new forensic scrutiny is exposing what many say is a deliberate cover-up.
Findings From Dr. Mazari’s Review: “This Was Not an Overdose”
Dr. Mazari—who has performed over 1,500 autopsies and holds both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees—states unequivocally in his report: “I would strongly suggest revision and reinvestigation.” Citing the lack of basic evidence to support claims of voluntary alcohol ingestion, Mazari wrote that “no glasses were found at the scene to support oral consumption,” despite the presence of vodka bottles. More disturbingly, he flagged signs that “the scene was altered prior to Ms. Pasela being discovered.”
Among Mazari’s most explosive findings:
- The victim’s stomach contained undigested food, suggesting she had eaten prior to death—an odd detail given her reported blood alcohol level of nearly 0.60, a level typically causing immediate incapacitation or death.
- Two coffee mugs were found on the dining table, indicating another person may have been present the night of her death.
- A call was made from one of her phones at 4:39 a.m., well after her estimated time of death, yet this lead was never pursued.
Mazari’s conclusion? The death should be reclassified from “Accidental” to “Undetermined” until a thorough police investigation can rule out foul play.
A Pattern of Neglect and Obstruction
The original investigation was riddled with procedural failures. According to records obtained by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office:
- Three cell phones found in the apartment—including one active long after the presumed time of death—were never collected.
- No forensic evidence was gathered.
- The crime scene was not secured or photographed properly.
- The apartment’s heat was cranked up, likely to accelerate decomposition, yet a window was left wide open—suggesting someone exited the apartment after altering the environment.
In an even more shocking revelation, authorities called a mortuary service instead of an ambulance, indicating a presumption of death before an official pronouncement—an uncommon and suspicious practice.
The Whistleblower Who Knew Too Much
Pasela wasn’t just a witness. She was a digital archive.
She possessed hard drives containing evidence in hundreds of cases. She had exposed an affair between Prosecutor Dan Kasaris and a recurring state witness, Kathryn Clover—information corroborated by Facebook messages from Kasaris’ own wife. Kasaris reportedly destroyed his computer the day Dawn died.
Now-disgraced prosecutor Mark Bennett—recently fired and suspended for misconduct—has admitted that Dawn was instructed to make illegal recordings, contradicting his previous testimony under oath. These revelations provide compelling motive for silencing her permanently.
Calls for Accountability and Justice Grow Louder
Despite mounting evidence and specific directives from the County Sheriff, the Parma Police Department continues to stonewall, refusing to reopen the case or transfer it to a more qualified agency. Attorney Kim Corral and Dawn’s family have made Dr. Mazari’s report public in hopes of reigniting public pressure.
“There is no way this case should have been closed,” Corral said. “We now have a professional, third-party forensic pathologist saying the official explanation doesn’t make sense. That alone demands further investigation.”
Tony Viola, who was exonerated using Dawn’s evidence, echoed those sentiments. “Dawn gave me my freedom,” he said. “Now it’s time we fight for her justice.”
A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest. Tips can be submitted anonymously via JusticeForDawn.com, or by contacting:
- Attorney Kim Corral: (216) 926-7285
- Private Investigator Bob Friedrick: (440) 546-8393 / Bob@FAInvestigations.com
- Tony Viola: (330) 998-3290
Where to Learn More
To explore the evidence, read Dr. Mazari’s full report, or join the petition to indict the prosecutors involved, visit:
- JusticeForDawn.com
- FreeTonyViola.com
- Evidence Locker
- Change.org Petition to Indict Mark Bennett and Dan Kasaris
Dawn Pasela’s story is far from over. It’s time for truth. It’s time for justice. It’s time to act.
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