Observing the role of a coroner in court during a trial is a great way to learn about medicolegal death investigation. Coroners are responsible for critical evidence that often ends up at a murder or drug delivery resulting in death trial. Whatever the staff of the coroner’s office sees, hears, smells, photographs, or does—from the…
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Cause & Manner: Lethal Hypothermia
It was my first day on the Colorado doctor’s ski patrol and lethal hypothermia was the last thing on my mind as I floated down a perfect powder run. “Code blue, bottom of Rabbit Run,” said a voice on my radio. “Code blue; doc we need you now.” A skier lay unconscious, not breathing, no…
Should county coroners be responsible for unclaimed bodies at nursing homes?
Should coroners be responsible for unclaimed bodies at nursing homes?