E459 A Coroner

Aug 22, 2023

Toby Savoy, a seasoned death investigator from the Lafayette coroner's office, shares riveting insights from his 18 years in the field. He dives into the gritty realities of handling bloated bodies in the bayou and reflects on the opioid crisis plaguing communities. With humor and candidness, Toby discusses why you can’t trust your cat after death and recounts bizarre cases, including a tragic incident at a fast-food cooler. He also sheds light on the emotional toll of his work amid the pandemic, blending dark subjects with a touch of levity.

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Accidental Body Discoveries

A grass cutter found a body at a rent house.
Another body was found in a ditch with arms removed to obscure tattoos, suggesting a hit job.

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A Foot Retrieval

Savoy was once called to retrieve a detached foot weeks after a fatality.
He packed the foot in a disposable ice chest.

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The Hog's Head Mystery

Savoy found an intact hog's head in a fridge and cracklings cooking in the oven.
The scene, along with the man's lifestyle, pointed to a natural death from heart disease.

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