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Autopsy Complete After Cult Leader's Death: Amy Carlson Died From Alcohol, Anorexia, Silver Ingestion

CRESTONE, Colo. (CBS4) - A coroner's report obtained by CBS4 reveals how a cult leader in Colorado most likely died. The body of Amy Carlson was found in a mummified state in a home near Crestone last spring.

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Known as Mother God, her body was decorated with Christmas lights. Several members of the Love Has Won cult were arrested, but abuse of corpse charges were later dropped.

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Amy Carlson (credit; Dr. Phil Show)

The Saguache County coroner's report reveals Carlson died as a result of alcohol abuse, anorexia and chronic colloidal silver ingestion.

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