Coroner Talk Death Investigation Training

After having to identify her husband by his severed head, Jan Canty started a life journey of discovering what being a survivor of violent crime is …

In this episode I talk with Jeff Gentry about the importance of understanding blood stains. You don’t have to be an expert to recognize something is not adding up.  We also discuss his new online courses and a new Blood …

In this episode, I introduce the all-new and expanded Medicolegal Death Investigator classroom course.  The course has a new location, new training, …

On this episode, I am a guest on the Don't F*up the Crime Scene Podcast with Kevin Hearst.  You can find more of his show at - https://www.spreaker.com/show/dont-fuck-up-the-crime-scene

I also introduce the all-new …

In this episode, I share a small portion of a new online course, Introduction to Blood Pattern Analysis. You can find more about that course at the link below.

https://www.ditacademyonline.org/courses/bpa-introduction

In this episode, you will learn the importance of detecting deception in interactions with victims, witnesses, and
suspects and be introduced to techniques used to analyze verbal or written statements. I talked with …

Testifying in court can be terrifying if you are not used to it. Even experienced investigators need good reminders now and then on how to perform better.

When testifying in court;  the eyes of the jury, the judge, …

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When it comes to all death investigations, but especially where an infant or …

Online Course Click Here:            Investigating Infant and Child Death 

Death Investigator Newsletter:   Click Here for Newsletter Info.

When it comes to all death investigations, but especially where an infant or …

Online Course Click Here:            Investigating Infant and Child Death 

Death Investigator Newsletter:   Click Here for Newsletter Info.

When it comes to all death investigations, but especially where an infant or …

But having a preparedness mindset is critical as an investigator. We get used to the day-to-day calls and never put a lot of thought into the time we will be thrust into a large investigation. Whether that be a large, …

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Support Services staff are trained professionals from various fields, including medicine, mental health, and law enforcement. The team is committed to providing sincere and compassionate support at a pace survivors are …

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An initial exam while still on the scene is imperative for the overall determination of cause and manner of death as well …

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Victimology is the collection and assessment of any …

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Suicide deaths account for nearly 46,00 deaths in the United States, about one death every five minutes.  The number per …

Mid-Week tips are short episodes designed to give advice, tips, and ideas that can make your job easier and make you a better investigator. Some may be practical, and others may be experience-based opinions.

To learn …

Mid-Week tips are short episodes designed to give advice, tips, and ideas that can make your job easier and make you a better investigator. Some may be practical, and others may be experience-based opinions.

To learn …

Mid-Week tips are short episodes designed to give advice, tips, and ideas that can make your job easier and make you a better investigator. Some may be practical, and others may be experience-based opinions.

To learn …

Mid-Week tips are short episodes designed to give advice, tips, and ideas that can make your job easier and make you a better investigator. Some may be practical, and others may be experience-based opinions.

To learn …

Mid-Week tips are short episodes designed to give advice, tips, and ideas that can make your job easier and make you a better investigator. Some may be practical, and others may be experience-based opinions.

To learn …

Put simply, IGG describes the process of using information about genetic similarities and known family relationships to generate investigative leads. The basic information used in IGG falls into two categories: genetic …

Mid-Week tips are short episodes designed to give advice, tips, and ideas that can make your job easier and make you a better investigator. Some may be practical, and others may be experience-based opinions.

To learn …

In this episode, Darren and Wendy discuss the Evolution and challenges of locating and notifying NOK in a transient society. With the modern age we …

In this episode, Darren and Wendy discuss the good and bad of Social media as it relates to death investigations.   Social media can be a big help in certain areas and a huge obstacle in others. 

We discuss the pros and …

Due to the very nature of sudden and/or violent deaths, many things can and do go wrong in the first few hours after discovery.  Death scenes have a …

In this episode, Wendy and Darren discuss the laws surrounding doctors prescribing suicide prescriptions and other forms of suicide assistance.

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High altitude illness (HAI) is the current accepted clinical term for a group of disorders including acute mountain sickness (AMS), high-altitude …

I wish you all a very happy and fun summer 2021.  We are taking a break this year through the summer months and will return in September with an all-new line-up and shows. 

Be a blessing and be safe!

In this episode, I give my opinion on the Derek Chauvin Trial and I talk about truth in journalism and podcasting in particular.  With permission, I …

Several methods exist to properly identify a deceased person. It is critical that positive and accurate identification is made. This podcast is a portion of an online course about the identification of the deceased. …

In this episode, I read and give my answers to several questions that students in the MDI Academy or listeners have submitted relating to death investigation and scene management topics.

Questions with several topics …

Abusive head trauma (AHT), which includes shaken baby syndrome, is a preventable and severe form of physical child abuse that results in an …

About 4,300 US infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each year. We often refer to these deaths as sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID). Although the causes of death in many of these …

In this episode, I read and give my answers to several questions that students in the MDI Academy or listeners have submitted relating to death investigation and scene management topics.

Questions with several topics …

In this episode, I highlight a conversation I had with a student of the MDI Academy where we discuss the training, finding internship programs, and …

In this episode, I talk about the new MDI course as well as rant about some bad reviews. However, the meat of the show is about interviewing witnesses and how to get the information you want. 

To learn more about the …

Is your loved one missing?   Turn to Missouri Missing to help you navigate this path.  Each path is different in the unknown but they have walked in your shoes.  They can help you navigate the …

The International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME) has over 85 years of experience in the presentation of educational seminars for the purpose of assisting Coroners and Medical Examiners and …

Genetic or forensic genealogy combines direct-to-consumer DNA tests — like those purchased through 23andMe or Ancestry.com — with the age-old …

In this episode, I talk with Adam Kinakin of the ILET Network. Adam and I discuss the current state of law enforcement and public service professionals training, and what the future of training looks like. We go …

Many of us have one--a place where we store mementos that remind us of an earlier period in our lives--either happy or sad. Those ties to our past are commonly found in a similar place, hidden in a shoebox buried at …

In this episode, I discuss my current top five books I recommend every investigator should own or have access to. That list can be found below. I …

In this growing attack on law enforcement by the far left and the mass media is it any wonder that police officers are suffering more mental health …

The role of the medicolegal death investigator is to investigate any death that falls under the jurisdiction of the medical examiner or coroner, …

Nearly 40,000 people are killed in car crashes each year. In each of these crashes, there is evidence on the body in the form of injuries.  It is important for investigators to understand vehicle crash dynamics and …

On July 20, 2012, a mass shooting occurred inside of a Century movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, during a midnight screening of the film The …

We have all heard about the science of Botany, but have you ever considered just how important it can be in solving your case? For instance;  how …

Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child. The word filicide derives from the Latin words filius meaning "son" or filia meaning daughter, and the suffix -cide meaning to kill, murder, or cause …

Hoarding is a psychological condition that results in a person accumulating an enormous amount of trash and things of little-to-no value, or …

Evidence collection in and around a death scene is conducted in much the same manner as any crime scene. We are going to look at some scene search …

Crime scene investigation is an indispensable part of our work, which will have a direct impact on the success of the criminal investigation.  With …

Females in the United States accounts for 12% - 15% of ALL murders. Interestingly, women account for roughly the same percentage of serial …

It is important for death investigators to have a working knowledge of all death scenarios. You should have a basic understanding of the …

Subsequent to the original murder case Cain vs. Abel, there has always been a small percentage of murders that were unsolved for a variety of …

Due to the very nature of sudden and/or violent deaths, many things can and do go wrong in the first few hours after discovery.  Death scenes have a …

Suicides account for over 40,000 deaths in the United States annually, ranked the 10th leading cause of deaths in America. This number has been on a steady increase since the turn of the 21st century. By far the most …

The scene of an autoerotic death can hold a wide variety of problems and issues for the investigator. Filled with deceiving information and abnormal …

The assisted suicide movement is, if anything, indefatigable. Not only is it undeterred by its failures, but it is now more energized than any other time in recent years. By the end of March of 2015, bills were …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collects data about mortality in the U.S., including deaths by suicide. In 2017 (the most …

Serial killers hold the fascination of the public, whether in true crime news accounts of individuals such as Ted Bundy or fictional depictions such …

Would you kill for love? True-crime master Ron Franscell tells the grisly story of a loving couple who killed at least four and lived happily ever …

“MY MOMMY IS GOING TO DIE,” SHAINA SOBBED INTO THE PHONE.

When Piper Streyle failed to show up for work, a coworker called her home. Piper’s …

Tom and Jackie Hawks loved their life in retirement, sailing on their yacht, the Well Deserved. But when the birth of a new grandson called them back to Arizona, they put the boat up for sale. Skylar Deleon and his …

In this bonus episode, I talk with Anita Brooks about the emotional toll CoVid-19 is having on Coroners, MDI’s, Law Enforcement, and First Responders …

In 1977, four teenagers were kidnapped and attacked near and on Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Only one survived. This book is written by the first …

Communication is not cliche and conflict does not just go away—on its own. Effective leaders are committed to improving communication and resolving …

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If you want to be seen and respected as a professional, might I say you need to act like a professional first?  In this episode, I  talk about what …

There is no greater honor than writing the last chapter of someone’s life story. As medicolegal death investigators, that is what we do and, for the …

In this episode, we listen in as Anita Brooks talks with a group of team leaders about how what they do and how they do it has a great impact on the overall success of the team function.  In this segment, we play the …

Have you ever wondered what being a part of CSI is really like? If so, here’s your chance to experience it…WALK inside the crime scene tape with retired Sergeant Tamara Mickelson as she shares her personal experiences …

Infant Loss Resources serves as a source of information and support for healthcare professionals, childcare providers, parent educators, and police …

Evidence in infant and child death cases is many times very different than in older children and adult deaths, infants die differently than adults, …

All infant and child deaths need to be investigated in a systematic and standardized method.  The SUDI forms provided by the CDC is the national standard approach to investigating these deaths. Frequently, a cause of …

About 4,300 US infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each year. We often refer to these deaths as sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID). Although the causes of death in many of these children can’t be explained, most …

In August 1997, sixteen-year-old William Jenkins was on his second day of work at a fast-food restaurant in suburban Richmond, Virginia when the …

In this episode, I have a conversation with Anita Brooks about the real human side of grief and death notification. As investigators, we can become hardened and not see the real grief associated with the news we are …

Her son died in a car accident. The highway patrol came to her house to notify her and her husband of the accident and the death of their child. She …

In this episode, we will kick off the theme for the month of January of proper death notification procedures. This episode is a replay of an online course that described the proper procedure for notifying families of …

In this episode, the last of 2019, I discuss changes that are taking place in the new year. The podcast will go to monthly themes so we can dive deeper into training topics rather than bounce around through random …

This Christmas and during this season I would like to wish every one of you a Blessed Christmas and Holiday Season. Regardless of your religious …

In August 1997, sixteen year-old William Jenkins was on his second day of work at a fast-

food restaurant in suburban Richmond, Virginia when the …

An asphyxial death refers to a multi-etiologic set of conditions in which there is inadequate delivery, uptake and/or utilization of oxygen by the …

In this episode, I answer several listener questions and discuss some upcoming training that I will be a student in.  Plus, we look forward to the …

In this episode I speak with Venessa Tanner. Venessa shares her story of becoming a Death Investigator and getting a job with the local Sheriff’s office as a DI. Her story is one that many can relate to as she struggled …

In this episode I play for you a recording from a presentation I gave at a session of the True Crime Conference in St. Charles Missouri. 

A prevalent concern, but under-recognized, a public health problem of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in …

The burden of dealing with tragedies associated with the day-to-day duties of police officers, coroners, and medicolegal death investigators, often …

If you want to be seen as a professional, you must present a professional image and attitude that will command respect.   You WILL NOT get the respect you need simply by your title. Respect is earned not granted.    

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In order to determine the direction of an investigation and to prioritize leads, if necessary, death investigators must establish the manner of a death: natural, accident, homicide or suicide. The most overlooked …

For attorneys and other professionals, Plan B Forensics will provide a comprehensive picture of what happened to the victim. For families, we are you. We’ve been where you’ve been. The way we have processed our …