Paul Walker Funeral to Be Private - People Magazine

By Stephen M. Silverman

12/11/2013 at 07:40 AM EST

Paul Walker

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The family of Paul Walker is planning a private funeral for the Fast & Furious star after the Los Angeles County coroner's office released his body to Forest Lawn Mortuaries on Tuesday, reports the Los Angeles Times .

Walker, 40, died Nov. 30^[4] alongside friend Roger Rodas after the Porsche Carrera GT^[5] Rodas was driving in Santa Clarita, Calif., careened into a light pole^[6] and tree, then burst into flames.

An autopsy last week^[7] confirmed Walker died of "traumatic and thermal injuries." Authorities say speed played a role in the crash.

A memorial at the crash site^[8] Sunday drew thousands.

Also last week, detectives arrested a teenager^[9] accused of stealing some wreckage from the Porsche. According to the Associated Press, a second man has surrendered in the case.

Authorities say Anthony Janow, 25, turned himself in at the San Fernando courthouse on Tuesday. He was booked and released on $60,000 bail.

Prosecutors say Janow and 18-year-old Jameson Witty stole a roof panel as the wreckage was being towed.

They were charged Monday with felony grand theft of personal property and two misdemeanors. They face up to 4½ years in jail if convicted.

Witty also is free on bail.

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1. ^{^} Paul Walker (www.people.com)


2. ^{^} the Fast & Furious star (www.people.com%20)


3. ^{^} Los Angeles Times (www.latimes.com)


4. ^{^} died Nov. 30 (www.people.com)


5. ^{^} Porsche Carrera GT (www.people.com%20)


6. ^{^} careened into a light pole (www.people.com)


7. ^{^} autopsy last week (www.people.com)


8. ^{^} memorial at the crash site (www.people.com)


9. ^{^} detectives arrested a teenager (www.people.com)