Pastor's 'Unremarkable' Rubberized Death Probed

Oct. 27 2008, Published 7:07 a.m. ET

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The Smoking Gun extracts new details from the case of Alabama minister Gary Michael Aldridge, found alone, dead from "accidental mechanical asphyxia," hogtied, and "wearing two complete wet suits, including a face mask, diving gloves and slippers, rubberized underwear, and a head mask." Also, despite the presence of a condom-covered probe found in the man's nether regions, the autopsy report states that his anus was "unremarkable." We beg to differ. "We will begin the healing process under the strong arm of our Savior, Jesus Christ," church officials say. 'Cause, clearly the mere fist wasn't doing it for this guy anymore. TSG