Exclusive | Caleb Schwab Autopsy Report

Investigations by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and external engineering experts revealed that Verrückt was fundamentally unsafe. The slide was rushed through development to meet a television network's production deadline without adequate testing by certified structural engineers. Forensic analysis highlights included:

Rafts carrying three riders dropped 168 feet and 7 inches at angles reaching 70 degrees. caleb schwab autopsy report exclusive

“This is not a single cause, but a collision—the body literally couldn’t keep up,” explained Dr. Elena Voss, a cardiologist not involved in the case, who reviewed the findings. “His genetic predisposition to Marfan syndrome—a condition affecting connective tissue—likely weakened his aorta over time. Stress, stimulant use, and physical strain created the final tipping point.” Investigations by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)