detroit'sdailydocket

Detroit’s Daily Docket is a podcast from the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office, which is located in Detroit, Michigan, and in a partnership with the University of Michigan. This podcast was created to educate the lay public and the armchair detectives about forensic pathology. We use our experience and collaborative work style to explain forensic pathology topics in plain language and to dispel the myths about the medicine and science of forensics. In each episode we discuss a topic in forensic pathology and relevant famous cases to illustrate the topic. The relevant cases will all be ones where the autopsy report is public record and not from our jurisdiction. Each episode is 30-60 minutes long depending on the topic.

Episodes

Challenges with Homicides

The devil is in the details.Invigorated by thrilling television shows such as How to Get Away with Murder and Dexter, some people believe they can concoct the perfect plan to conceal a murder. Throughout this sea...

June 04, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 8 • 1:02:14

Sharp Force Injuries and Authorship

It's better than a sharp stick in the eye.On a very basic level, sharp force injuries are caused by weapons with at least one cutting edge, and the most commonly seen injuries are stab wounds and incised wounds. What is the distin...

May 21, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 7 • 1:03:11

Forensic Locum Tenens

Autopsies dipped in gold.Sit down with us as we have a chat with Dr. Sarah Avedschmidt. She is a forensic pathologist in the Golden State of California who also spends time in our office as a locum tenens. Hear about the fas...

May 14, 2021 • Season 2 • 33:39

Blunt Force Trauma and Motor Vehicle Collisions

Blunt force trauma can result in a variety of injuries that can include abrasions, contusions, and lacerations. The pattern and location of these injuries help distinguish inflicted trauma from accidental injuries. An additional com...

May 07, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 6 • 1:02:42

Autopsies in Florida

You wake up dead in the Sunshine State. What happens now?In this bonus mini episode, take a drive with us down I-75 to Florida where we have a relaxing discussion with Dr. Milad Webb. Hear about how he is adjusting to his new...

April 30, 2021 • Season 2 • 36:42