Autopsy: Merrill shot himself

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In his final moments, publisher and philanthropist Philip Merrill wrapped an anchor around his ankle, sat on the side of his boat and shot himself under the chin with a shotgun, his autopsy report says.

The autopsy report was released Wednesday to The Examiner by Maryland?s Chief Medical Examiner.

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