CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Stephen Smith's death was originally ruled a hit-and-run almost eight years ago, but his family never believed that's what really happened. A second autopsy was performed on ...

Forensic pathologists can use autopsies to discern someone’s identity, determine the cause and manner of death, and estimate when death occurred. However, not all autopsies yield clear findings. Legal ...

Early in her career, Susan Ely helped put a serial killer behind bars. It was the late 1990s, and she was working as a fellow at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) of the City of New York.

Vicki Holgard works for Yellowstone Pathology Institute as an autopsy assistant. She is studying for her master s degree in forensic science on the internet through the University of Florida. Her goal ...