Archive for April, 2005

Based on a comment I received about my last post, I seem to have given the impression that I speed or drive recklessly without regard for the general public. In this post, I’ll attempt to explain myself and the “need for speedâ€? commonly required by this job more effectively. My work... »

The following is an expanded version of Item 7 on my “Top 10 Unique Things I’ve Doneâ€? list: Working for the medical examiner’s office does not give me carte blanche to ignore posted speed limits, and I certainly don’t feel entitled to special treatment simply because of my employer. Although when it’s 3 a.m.... »

The following is an expanded version of Item 8 on my “Top 10 Unique Things I’ve Doneâ€? list: On occasion, a structure fire will take the life of the family dog. Depending on the circumstances, it may be necessary to examine the dog as well to determine whether it was alive at the time... »

The following is an expanded version of Item 9 on my “Top 10 Unique Things I’ve Doneâ€? list: There’s a proprietary element to death investigation. Legally, the body belongs to the medical examiner and the scene belongs to the law enforcement agency. I’ve noticed that no one in law enforcement ever has to... »

The following is an expanded version of Item 10 on my “Top 10 Unique Things I’ve Doneâ€? list: I was called out in the middle of the night to a scene where a woman found her estranged husband dead. The man had been living in a conversion van parked in the driveway since their... »