Autopsy reveals horrific details in Hernandez murder

The autopsy findings were previously sealed at the request of law enforcement while the investigation into the singer, whose legal name is David Burke, proceeded.

Burke has been charged with first-degree murder and sexual abuse of a child, pleading not guilty to all counts.

The report notes that the examination was limited by extensive post-mortem changes, but clearly identified the cause of death as homicide.

Prosecutors allege the motive for the killing was to prevent the victim from revealing a sexual relationship that began when she was twelve years old.