The Case For An Autopsy: Who Decides?

In Nebraska a 56-year-old man dies alone in his apartment. He seemed to be in good health and his family wants to know what happened. A police officer decides the man died of "Natural Causes" so no autopsy is performed. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about legal death investigation and who makes the call when it comes to the "Manner of Death".   Transcribe Highlights 00:00.00 Introduction 04:38.56 Story of regret 10:35.89 Things that appear to be "natural" 15:35.28 When the coroner is elected position 20:18.72 Who makes a great legal death investigator 25:37.62 Determining manner and cause of death 30:50.66 Discussion of Coroner state 35:20.27 What qualifies a police officer to determine "natural causes"? 37:06.32 ConclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Joseph Scott Morgan every week as he explores a world that not many have had a chance to visit, the realm of death. Jo Scott will lead listeners on a journey through the blood soaked death scenes of America and then into the autopsy room to fully understand the science behind each case. Jo Scott is one America’s leading experts on applied forensics and is regularly featured on ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’, ‘The Piketon Massacre’, Court TV and more. Theme Music: Audio Network