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Coroner Story: Alpha and Omega

Posted on April 1, 2023 by ddxdx

                        Alpha and Omega I stood between the woman’s legs. She bore her strength down against The rotund dome of the gravid belly. The nurse looked in from the hall door. “Can you take a call?  ER on line four.” … Continue reading →

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Coroner Story: Old Men

Posted on March 24, 2023 by ddxdx

It was pretty odd to get a convenient coroner call.  But this one came right at the end of my day in the clinic.  Sheriff’s dispatch called at 4PM requesting me to go out to a home just west of … Continue reading →

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Mountain

Posted on March 17, 2023 by ddxdx

                        Mountain There are times when it is very difficult to tell, even with careful investigation the manner of death.  There are only six choices: accidental, natural, homicide, suicide, pending investigation and of course, Could Not Be Determined.  Let’s see … Continue reading →

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Certificate of Death

Posted on March 10, 2023 by ddxdx

Certificate of Death These forms are a big deal. Just like an agenda, a doctor’s note to miss work, or a W2, they contain information that somebody, somewhere considers crucial. When I first filled them out, I was casual. I … Continue reading →

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Getting Started

Posted on March 9, 2023 by ddxdx

First Days I hadn’t really wanted to be the coroner. I was appointed to my first service when the elected coroner left town. Then, maybe there was some intent behind this circumstance, since I have found that life can be … Continue reading →

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