An autopsy tells the story of the dead, but can also determine the future of the living, especially in criminal cases. Concerns raised about autopsy finding in Alberta prompted the provincial Justice Ministry to commission an expert panel to conduct a review. That review led to questions about autopsy findings used in some murder cases, including whether there were even any murders at all.
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CBC
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CBC
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CBC News: The Fifth Estate – The Autopsy (Part 1)
Synopsis:
An autopsy tells the story of the dead, but can also determine the future of the living, especially in criminal cases. Concerns raised about autopsy finding in Alberta prompted the provincial Justice Ministry to commission an expert panel to conduct a review. That review led to questions about autopsy findings used in some murder cases, including whether there were even any murders at all.