Jamaica's coroner, Patrick Murphy, ordered that the body remain in the country so that an inquest into the death could take place.
The circumstances of her death were controversial, though no inquest or enquiry took place.
The inquest took place on Tuesday morning, and a verdict was returned of murder by person or persons unknown.
The inquest opened formally on Saturday morning, took evidence of identification, and at the police request adjourned for one week.
Cranston asked for, and received, permission to return to New York until the inquest took place.
An inquest to determine the cause of death is taking place.
Friday is the likely release date for the autopsy and toxicology report" Virgill announced that an inquest would take place.
The inquest took place two days later.
The inquest took place next day.
The autopsy is being carried out today and the inquest will take place on Friday.