The case was reopened in 2016, and new leads were pursued, but ultimately, no one was held accountable for Stone's death. The LAPD's handling of the case has been criticized by Stone's family and some members of the community, who argue that the police did not thoroughly investigate all potential suspects and motives.
According to the autopsy report, Stone's death was caused by a combination of factors, including a gunshot wound to the head and a toxic level of barbiturates in her system. The report also noted that Stone had suffered a severe blow to the head, which was consistent with a violent struggle. deborah gail stone autopsy report