When I first went into this field, I was amazed at the number of deaths that occurred in certain categories. For example, I never knew more deaths were attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome than to abuse. On one hand, it appears the media likes to focus more on the abuse cases because [...]
On most apparent natural deaths, patrol officers may be the only ones dispatched to the scene with instructions to notify police investigators if the M.E./Coroner (ME/C) finds anything out of the ordinary. As such, it is the responsibility of the ME/C to search the scene for anything that may have played a role in [...]
Im embarrassed to admit how long ago the following question was asked. I remember setting it aside because it was a good topic and I wanted to give it a well developed answer. Thanks for your patience, Terri.
I do understand that sometimes other investigative agencies other than the coroner are relied upon to [...]
I recall years ago seeing people on television or out in public having important conversations on their cell phones. That was long before every teenager, grandparent, and civil servant succumbed to the technological appeal of staying connected with everyone other teenager, grandparent, and civil servant outside of North Korea. Back when ownership of [...]
Yet. For now,I’m still among the living. My apologies to anyone who’s been checking back for some new material. I had no idea it’s been that long sincemy lastpost. I intentionally took a few weeks off and before I knew it a few months had passed–just long enough for me to forget the passwords to [...]
Dianna writes:
My sister recently was discovered by her husband , hanging in the barn. She lived in a rural setting and was isolated. There was a 2 year history of spousal abuse and in fact her husband had been charged and was convicted of assult against by sister. He served 6 weeks in jail, was [...]
Jayne wrote:
I think it’s creepier going under the house than finding the bones. I’m very claustrophobic. I have a question for you: Back in 1991 (in Hermann, MO) my dad bought this old general store that also had a ballroom and small stage. My brothers and I were exploring the ballroom which was filled with [...]
I just found several comments that were somehow diverted into my spam? folder. Ive now posted all of them with the exception of a few that Ill be responding to in post? form here on the main page as soon as I can.
Kate asked:
Do you generally take photos from all angles when picking up a [...]
