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Sandra’s Story – The Truth about the American Criminal Legal System

Official Ignorance: The Death in Custody Podcast

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Power and Challenges of Medical Examiners in Death Investigations

This chapter explores the authority and challenges faced by medical examiners and coroners in determining cause and manner of death, particularly in deaths that occur in custody. It emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary reviews and examines a case where a neglect-related death was initially misclassified, leading to a federal investigation.

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