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202253 minPG-13documentary

Post Mortem

202253 minPG-13documentary

Errors by coroners and forensic pathologists have led to wrongful accusations and freed perpetrators, exposing a flawed death investigation system in the U.S.

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

Post Mortem

2022• 53 minPG-13

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Errors by coroners and forensic pathologists have led to wrongful accusations and freed perpetrators, exposing a flawed death investigation system in the U.S.

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Coroners and forensic pathologists play a crucial role in the justice system, yet many operate within a flawed framework that lacks proper standards and oversight. A 2011 investigation by FRONTLINE, ProPublica, and NPR reveals alarming practices, including unqualified personnel conducting autopsies and a significant number of deaths going unexamined. This systemic dysfunction not only allows potentially guilty individuals to evade justice but also leads to wrongful accusations against innocent people, highlighting the urgent need for reform in death investigations across the United States.

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