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The Life and Deaths of Cyril Wecht

Memoirs of America's Most Controversial Forensic Pathologist

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Jeff Sewald

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The Life and Deaths of Cyril Wecht

Memoirs of America's Most Controversial Forensic Pathologist

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Jeff Sewald

For six decades, Pittsburgh-based forensic scientist Cyril Wecht has been an outspoken authority when horrible things happen to everyday people--murders, childhood deaths, tragic accidents and police brutality. His expertise and testimony have been called upon in high-profile cases, including the deaths of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Elvis Presley, JonBenet Ramsey, Laci Peterson and others. As a criminal defendant, in 1979, he was acquitted on charges of personally profiting from his office as Allegheny County Coroner; a federal public corruption charge was dismissed in 2008. Both cases, his attorneys argued, were politically motivated. Wecht's memoir describes his work on famous cases, his life in the public eye and his legal battles with determined and powerful authorities, from his hometown DA to a U.S. Attorney and the FBI.

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The Life and Deaths of Cyril Wecht

Memoirs of America's Most Controversial Forensic Pathologist

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Jeff Sewald

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Memoirs of America's Most Controversial Forensic Pathologist

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True Crime Cases from Forensic Pathologist Cyril Wecht, rev. ed.

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

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True Crime Cases from Forensic Pathologist Cyril Wecht, rev. ed.

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

This book is an in-depth exploration of four fascinating true crime cases from the files of Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D. Coauthored by crime writer Dawna Kaufmann, it explores both the technical and the human sides of murder--and includes new and shocking revelations for each case. Presented first is the puzzling death of a wealthy self-help guru at the hands of "The Harlem Kevorkian" and the case's latest legal ramifications. Next is the abduction of a little girl, held captive within shouting distance of her loved ones, and her killer's bizarre trial. The third case is the story of a relative who refused to give up on solving the vicious murder of a popular dentist when law enforcement tried to cover up the crime. Last is an unimaginable tale of two heroic grandparents who worked to save a baby from the depths of evil.

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1476685215

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The JFK Assassination Dissected

An Analysis by Forensic Pathologist Cyril Wecht

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

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The JFK Assassination Dissected

An Analysis by Forensic Pathologist Cyril Wecht

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

Since President John F. Kennedy's 1963 murder in Dallas, medical examiner and lawyer Dr. Cyril Wecht was initially inclined to accept the official theory that one person alone was responsible for the crime. But as Wecht delved into the evidence with boundless curiosity and unprecedented access, he came to understand that America had, instead, suffered a coup d'etat at the hands of rogue elements within our own government. Nobody else has Wecht's up-close and personal experience in uncovering the facts behind this assassination--and now he is sharing it with the world. Co-authored by investigative journalist Dawna Kaufmann, this comprehensive book reveals Wecht's analyses of the case's forensic and medical evidence. With his keen eye and sharp tongue, Wecht wields his scalpel on JFK's dubious autopsy report, the inept Warren Commission Report, the mishandling of crucial materials, all of the key players, and the media malpractice that has allowed the truth to remain hidden for nearly six decades.

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1476645442

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From Crime Scene to Courtroom

Examining the Mysteries Behind Famous Cases

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D. J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

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Examining the Mysteries Behind Famous Cases

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D. J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

From crime scene to morgue to courtroom, and finally the court of public opinion, this riveting narrative is essential reading for true-crime enthusiasts. If you think the media has told you everything there is to know about Michael Jackson and Casey Anthony, think again! This engrossing, almost cinematic page-turner, offers never-before-published information on the mysterious deaths of Michael Jackson and Caylee Anthony, plus five other ripped-from-the-headlines criminal cases. Based on the authors' long investigative experience, these two insiders offer revealing insights into the following high-profile cases: -Casey Anthony: An assessment of the Trial of this Century, during which a Florida mother stood accused of killing her young daughter, Caylee. At stake were issues that included accuracy of air sampling and cadaver dogs, post-mortem hair banding, chloroform, duct tape identification, computer clues, and deep family secrets. -Michael Jackson: The authors provide never-disclosed data on the autopsies of Jackson’s body and a microscopic view of the singer’s life and career, plus analysis of the cardiologist charged with his death: Was Dr. Conrad Murphy recklessly negligent or a fall guy for a hopelessly addicted celebrity? -Drew Peterson: Heroic Illinois SWAT team cop or wife killer? Did his third wife slip and fall in the bathtub, or was she beaten and drowned? The controversy over her death led to an exhumation and the filing of homicide charges against him, but can prosecutors prove their case? And what happened to his fourth wife, who remains missing? -Rolling Stone Brian Jones: Was the rock musician’s death an accident or something more sinister? And was he impaired by drugs or alcohol when he died? After more than forty years, there is finally an answer. In addition, the authors examine the tragic death of twelve-year-old Gabrielle Bechen, whose rape-murder changed her community; Col. Philip Shue, whose demise was a battle of suicide versus homicide until Dr. Wecht solved the case; and Carol Ann Gotbaum, a respected Manhattan mother who died in police custody in Phoenix.

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Prometheus Books

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1616144483

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The JFK Assassination Dissected

An Analysis by Forensic Pathologist Cyril Wecht

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

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An Analysis by Forensic Pathologist Cyril Wecht

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Legal Medicine 1986

By: Cyril H. Wecht

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Legal Medicine 1986

By: Cyril H. Wecht

Legal Medicine explores the legal issues that arise from government policy influencing medical practice, advances in medical technology, and new disease patterns. Articles by renowned experts cover timely and practical issues as well as academic and philosophical themes. This new volume contains incisive analyses of such topics as the medical and legal considerations in the treatment of AIDS patients, the use of lasers, the Bhopal tragedy, and the use of implantable cardiovascular devices.

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Praeger

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027592551X

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9780275925512

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True Crime Cases from Forensic Pathologist Cyril Wecht, rev. ed.

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

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True Crime Cases from Forensic Pathologist Cyril Wecht, rev. ed.

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

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1476643865

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Mortal Evidence

The Forensics Behind Nine Shocking Cases

By: Cyril H. Wecht

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Mortal Evidence

The Forensics Behind Nine Shocking Cases

By: Cyril H. Wecht

A lifeless newborn baby is found discarded in a motel Dumpster. Authorities quickly arrest the infant's teenage parents, charging them with murder. Did Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson, in fact, murder their own baby? Tammy Wynette died suddenly at a relatively young age, and yet no autopsy was performed? Was someone trying to hide the real cause of death? Did Sam Sheppard (later dubbed "The Fugitive" based on a television series) really kill his wife? And if not, who committed the murder? Things are not always as they appear, as world-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht shows in this riveting behind-the-scenes look at nine famous cases. In the nationally known baby case involving Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson, Dr. Wecht reviews the evidence and comes to a startling conclusion. In fascinating detail, he demonstrates how the tools of forensic pathology often uncover murky, long-hidden secrets that crack seemingly unsolvable crimes. Writing in the first-person Dr. Wecht leads you into the heart of the investigation, focusing each chapter on a single engrossing drama. He reveals the most startling evidence that shows why JonBenet Ramsey's killer most likely came from within her home, why O.J. Simpson probably had an accomplice in the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman, shocking revelations about Robert Berdella's grisly torture and sex-abuse crimes against young men, and many intriguing facts about other infamous cases. If you find the fictional plots of such dramas as C.S.I. exciting, you will be amazed by the true stories told by Dr. Wecht, with the help of two top-flight veteran reporters, Greg Saitz and Mark Curriden, in this amazing real-life thriller. As this intriguing page-turner proves, the science of forensic pathology has changed the face of detective work forever.

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1615920544

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Preparing and Winning Medical Negligence Cases

By: Cyril H. Wecht

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Preparing and Winning Medical Negligence Cases

By: Cyril H. Wecht

Preparing and Winning Medical Negligence Cases - Third Edition has been prepared by prominent, experienced medical specialists, all of whom have had much professional involvement and interest in legal medicine for many years, many of whom have JD as well as MD degrees. Therefore, while the chapters present a wealth of solid information for a variety of medical specialists, they are primarily designed to address important issues that are undoubtedly of great value to both plaintiff and defense trial attorneys, as well as health care professionals, and hospital administrative personnel regarding medical malpractice cases. Preparing and Winning Medical Negligence Cases provides extensive information for lawyers regarding medical malpractice suits from both a legal and medical perspectives. It makes complex topics such as anatomy, physiology and pathology of various organ systems and the clinical diagnoses rendered by medical specialists accessible to lawyers bringing or defending medical malpractice cases. The knowledge and experience contained in this work will provide invaluable information for attorneys in both the pretrial preparation and actual trial of medical negligence cases. Preparing and Winning Medical Negligence Cases brings together the combined knowledge and experience of outstanding medical-legal teachers and writers for the purpose of educating attorneys about the difficult, variegated, and controversial subject of medical malpractice. It is difficult, if not impossible, to think of a legal area that has been the subject of as much oral and written commentary in the past twenty years as medical malpractice. Unfortunately, many of these speeches, publications, and special programs have generated far more heat than light on this complex and controversial topic. As a result, confusion and misunderstanding have precipitated hostility among a great majority of physicians toward lawyers, particularly plaintiffs' trial attorneys. Addressing this issue, this volume was prepared by prominent, experienced medical specialists, all of whom have had much involvement and interest in legal medicine for many years. Therefore, although the chapters are substantive, solid reviews from the perspective of medical specialists, they also are geared to address important issues encountered at the interface of law and medicine.

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Juris Publishing, Inc.

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1578232384

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From Crime Scene to Courtroom

Examining the Mysteries Behind Famous Cases

By: Cyril H. Wecht, M.D. J.D.,Dawna Kaufmann

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Examining the Mysteries Behind Famous Cases

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The Life and Deaths of Cyril Wecht

The Life and Deaths of Cyril Wecht

The Life and Deaths of Cyril Wecht

The Life and Deaths of Cyril Wecht

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Final Exams

The JFK Assassination Dissected

The JFK Assassination Dissected

From Crime Scene to Courtroom

From Crime Scene to Courtroom

The JFK Assassination Dissected

The JFK Assassination Dissected

Legal Medicine 1986

Legal Medicine 1986

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Mortal Evidence

Mortal Evidence

Preparing and Winning Medical Negligence Cases

Preparing and Winning Medical Negligence Cases

From Crime Scene to Courtroom

From Crime Scene to Courtroom

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