A forensic pathology practitioner will analyze the medical history of the deceased individual and crime scene evidence and witness testimonials, perform an autopsy to assess whether death was caused ...
In the trial of Daniel Penny, a forensic pathologist testified that the chokehold did not cause Jordan Neely's death on a New York City subway. FOX 5's Linda Schmidt reports live from the courthouse.
They specialize in determining the causes of sudden, unexpected or violent deaths. But according to the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. is facing a critical shortage of these professionals.