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« The Silvas are in their new home | Today | R.I. lawmakers propose medical-error tracking system » February 25, 2008Medical examiner: Oster died from gunshot to headThe cause of death of former Lincoln Town Administrator Jonathan F. Oster was a shotgun wound to the head, and there was no evidence of foul play, the Office of State Medical Examiners said this afternoon. Oster was found dead at his law office Friday morning in what investigators called an apparent suicide. A jury had declared him guilty of bribery and conspiracy the day before. The police said on Friday that they were summoned to the office by a 911 call. Services for Oster will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Providence. Oster, 56, was the husband of Joan (Chabot) Oster and leaves two daughters, according to obituary information. The notice says that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to The Cove Center, 610 Manton Ave., Providence, RI 02909. -- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney, with Journal archival reports Posted by Mike McKinney CommentsSusan | February 26, 2008 12:11 AM link I am so sorry that this ended like this. The family must be devestated, my heart goes out to them. Ed | February 26, 2008 6:05 AM link How about charging his estate for the expensive trial, any incarceration, police and medical examiners costs incurred? No wonder RI is going broke. Larry | February 26, 2008 7:59 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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I am sorry that Mr. Oster chose this end - and I am more sorry for his family - because they are the ones who are truly suffering. I hope the people will remember that Mr. Oster defrauded the people of Lincoln (a community I lived in for 9 years) of $500,000 - and pocketed $25,000 for the favor he gave his friend. These are the very kinds of decisions that have helped RI incrue a $450 million deficit - I hope the voters are paying attention for once!