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Knife After DeathParasites and Pathology Proclivities: Q&A Part ThreeListener Q&A round 3! Forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe and forensic autopsy technician Jessie Bones answer your questions in a third round of our forensic Q&A series. Thank you so much to all who submitted your questions. You may submit your questions (or comments) at any time. We love to hear from you! jessiebones27@gmail.com
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2026-02-081h 20Knife After DeathLudwig van Beethoven: The Composer Who Requested His Own AutopsyLudwig van Beethoven was one of the most brilliant composers to ever live and has a special place in the minds of many pathologists, embodying the spirit of the Latin phrase “Mortui Vivos Docent” or “The dead teach the living.” Beethoven requested his own autopsy 25 years prior to his untimely death in 1827, during a time in which autopsy was still a taboo practice, proving himself to be ahead of his time not only in music composition, but in medical science.
#Beethoven #rokitansky #liver #victorianmedicine #cirrhosis #pagetsdisease #leadpoisoning #autopsy #composer #opera #thedeadteachtheliving #HeiligenstadtTestament
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2026-01-221h 14Knife After DeathThe Forensically Complex Case of Ellen Greenberg: Part TwoIn part two, forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe and forensic autopsy technician Jessie Bones discuss the expert consults from Dr. Simon's thirty-two page report. After the release of the Hulu documentary "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg" this quickly became the most requested case for Knife After Death to review through the lens of forensic expertise and experience. Based on the incredibly sensitive and high profile nature of this case, we have very carefully reviewed all of the information before presenting it to you here, with the bulk of our focus being on the pathology and autopsy...
2025-12-311h 24Knife After DeathThe Forensically Complex Case of Ellen Greenberg: Part OneForensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe and forensic autopsy technician Jessie Bones discuss the forensic complexities involving the case of Ellen Greenberg. After the release of the Hulu documentary "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg" this quickly became the most requested case for Knife After Death to review through the lens of forensic expertise and experience. Based on the incredibly sensitive and high profile nature of this case, we have very carefully reviewed all of the information before presenting it to you here, with the bulk of our focus being on the pathology and autopsy reports. The same...
2025-12-231h 11Knife After Death10 Years Gone: The Death of Scott Weiland10 years ago today, Scott Weiland passed away at the age of 48, his cause of death was a drug overdose. Weiland was an American singer and songwriter. He was best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band(s) Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. Please join forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe as he discusses some of the nuances of a drug overdose death when it is accompanied by underlying health conditions. As always, through a compassionate lens.
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2025-12-0431 minKnife After DeathYour Questions Answered: Forensic Q&A Part TwoRound two! Forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe and forensic autopsy technician Jessie Bones answer your questions in part two of our forensic Q&A. Thank you so much to all who submitted your questions. You may submit your questions at any time. We love to answer you! jessiebones27@gmail.com
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find Dr. Wolfe’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Zombie-Forensics-Medicine-Zombiology/dp/0578594439
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2025-11-261h 09Knife After DeathYour Questions Answered: Forensic Q&A Part OneListener centric episode! Forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe and forensic autopsy technician Jessie Bones answer your questions in part one of our forensic Q&A. Thank you so much to all who submitted your questions. Remember you can submit questions whenever you want. We encourage it and love to answer you! jessiebones27@gmail.com
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find Dr. Wolfe’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Zombie-Forensics-Medicine-Zombiology/dp/0578594439
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2025-11-211h 00Knife After DeathFrankenstein Forensics: An Allegory of the Perils of Artificial Intelligence?In this episode, forensic pathologist Dr. Wolfe and autopsy technician Jessie Bones discuss the recently released Frankenstein directed by Guillermo Del Toro as a possible allegory for the rise of artificial intelligence. The discussion also centers around the anatomical and physiological impediments to attempts at “medical resurrection”. #forensics #frankenstein #guillermodeltoro #film #anatomy #decomposition #artificialintelligence #ai #autopsy #maryshelley #prometheus #liver
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2025-11-141h 12Knife After DeathBroken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy)Forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe and autopsy technician Jessie Bones discuss “The Broken Heart Syndrome”, also known more formally as #TakotsuboSyndrome. Our discussion includes the history, symptoms, and #pathology of this disease. #forensics #medicine #brokenheartsyndrome #autopsy #podcast #medicine #truecrime
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2025-11-0949 minKnife After DeathHalloween Forensics - Vampirism: A Myth Based on Real Pathology?Forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe and autopsy technician Jessie Bones discuss the folklore and mythology of vampires; how real world diseases may have correlated and contributed to these stories that have been told for centuries, inspiring literary and film archetypes such as Dracula and Nosferatu. Find Dr. Wolfe and Jessie on Instagram:
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#vampires #porphyria #mythology #truecrime #forensics #autopsy #shadowofthevampire #eeliasmerhige #sinners #ryancoogler #frightnight #tomholland
2025-10-311h 17Knife After DeathNo, Cardiac Arrest is Not a Cause of DeathDr. Wolfe explains how the term “cardiac arrest” has different definitions depending on who is using it, and how this affects the certification of death.
2024-09-3025 minKnife After DeathSeizures, SUDEP, and Autopsy FindingsDr. Wolfe speaks for ~30 minutes on what is found at the time of #autopsy when a person is suspected to have died of a #seizure or SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy).
2024-07-1932 minKnife After DeathThe Miller Case: Medical Examiner’s POV (Part 1?)Dr. Wolfe discusses what is known about the #micamiller case from the perspective of the #medicalexaminer. This podcast contains information that is publicly available through media reports as of 05-22-24. This information is translated for public understanding. If and when additional information becomes available from the forensic investigation, a new podcast will be made for a part 2.
2024-05-2348 minKnife After DeathWas O.J. Simpson’s Brain Examined?Dr. Wolfe discusses some aspects of the death of OJ Simpson and addresses rumors (of CTE) that immediately followed.
2024-04-1828 minKnife After DeathWe Need to Talk About DrowningDr. Wolfe does a brief overview of why drowning is not as easy to diagnose as it might seem. Many circumstantial, anatomical, physiological, and pathological elements must come together for this diagnosis, which is sometimes a diagnosis of exclusion for which there are no pathognomonic (specific, diagnostic) findings.
2024-04-0528 minKnife After DeathThe Speculative Nature of Social Media and Princess KateDr. Wolfe briefly discusses the speculation surrounding Princess Kate’s recent announcement and provides opinion on guidelines for discussing such public cases. Dr. Wolfe speaks from his experience as a surgical pathologist and creator in medical social media. As experts, we must balance the temptation to make guesses about what could be happening with the health of public figures while also keeping the public informed.
2024-03-2323 minKnife After DeathAccidents That Look Like MurdersDr. Wolfe examines the complex phenomenon encountered by death investigators in which an accident may appear like foul play at the scene of death. Emphasis must be placed on the context of such deaths, and not immediately equating a bloody and/or traumatic death scene with homicide.
2024-03-1429 minKnife After DeathWhy Examine the Brain of a Mass Shooter?A re-upload of an episode from 3-9-2024. I had to re-upload in MP3 format.
2024-03-1223 minKnife After DeathA Podcast About Why I Haven’t Been PodcastingRe-Upload of a podcast I put up on March 4, 2024. I had to re-upload to MP3 format.
2024-03-1218 minKnife After DeathA Podcast About Why I Haven’t Been PodcastingDr. Wolfe resurrects (briefly?) to address fans of the Knife After Death podcast on the long absence from podcasting.
2024-03-0518 minKnife After DeathThe Unbelted Motor Vehicle AccidentIn Episode 9 of Season 2, Dr. Wolfe explains the most common of the many injuries that can occur when a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash while not wearing a seat belt. This is considered to be a brief overview, focusing only on head and chest injuries in such a scenario.
2022-04-0825 minKnife After DeathBig Hearted: The Danger of HypertensionDr. Wolfe discusses the basic pathophysiology of high blood pressure and its consequences within the body, as seen in those who are autopsied due to deaths from hypertensive cardiomyopathy.
2022-03-1528 minKnife After DeathCase Study: Abdominal Pain in a ToddlerDr. Wolfe discusses a case of abdominal pain in a toddler that resulted in death. In this case, he discusses the differential diagnosis, clinical features and autopsy findings of this cause of death.
2022-03-0628 minKnife After DeathWe Need To Talk About Bob SagetIn this episode, Dr. Wolfe addresses the death of Bob Saget, including a detailed explanation of the head injuries that caused his death and what goes on during an investigation of an unattended death involving head injuries. First and foremost, foul play must be ruled out. The autopsy is one piece of a larger puzzle.
2022-02-1832 minKnife After DeathCase Study: Cracking Open a Cold OneIn this case study, forensic pathologist Dr. Wolfe discusses a type of case more commonly seen in northern latitudes and colder environments. The importance of scene examination is paramount in such cases, and the clinical and autopsy findings are discussed.
2022-02-0625 minKnife After DeathCase Study: The Benign Tumor That KilledIn this episode, Dr. Wolfe discusses a rare case in which a case of sudden death was caused by a benign tumor. Note: The time of the episode may be listed as 36 minutes, but it is 23 minutes.
2022-01-2835 minKnife After DeathCommon ‘Faint-Inducing’ Moments for Autopsy NewbiesDr. Wolfe discusses many of the sights, smells and sounds of the autopsy procedure that have resulted in visitors to his autopsies being unsettled, running out of the room or fainting. This is a good episode for anyone who has not observed an autopsy but is considering doing so.
2022-01-2029 minKnife After DeathThe Death and Strange Autopsy of Albert EinsteinIn this episode, Dr. Wolfe discusses the cause of death of Albert Einstein and briefly covers the unusual saga of the removal, storage and study of Einstein’s brain.
2022-01-1421 minKnife After DeathThe COVID-19 AutopsiesDr. Wolfe gives an overview of what types of findings are observed at typical COVID-19 autopsies.
2022-01-0832 minKnife After DeathLife, Death and the Scientific MindIn the final episode of Season 1 of Knife After Death, Dr. Wolfe discusses how scientific principles apply to the field of forensic pathology (use case studies), pitfalls of unscientific approaches and ultimately the philosophical reasons why he became a medical examiner.
2021-01-241h 16Knife After DeathFire, Smoke Inhalation and Carbon Monoxide DeathsIn episode 10 of Season 1 of Knife After Death, Dr. Wolfe discusses the forensic elements of the investigation and autopsy of fire-related deaths. These deaths often involve charred bodies and hinge on a multi-disciplinary investigation including radiology, scene investigation and toxicology studies. First and foremost, murder must be ruled out!
2020-12-061h 00Knife After DeathHalloween Forensics Episode, Part 3In this episode, Dr. Wolfe discusses body parts (dismemberments) from accidents and homicides as well as bringing back bodies from the grave (exhumations) for autopsy after burial. The last in a 3 episode series on "creepy" forensic findings.
2020-10-3054 minKnife After DeathHalloween Forensics Episode, Part 2In this episode, Dr. Wolfe answers fan questions regarding spirit and consciousness with regards to the dead at autopsy, some elements of decomposition and shares stories of what kinds of creatures might inhabit the corpse, including maggots, mice, and even spiders!
2020-10-2448 minKnife After DeathHalloween Forensics Episode, Part 1For the month of October, Dr. Wolfe is doing Halloween-themed episodes. This episode focuses on autopsies on warm bodies, pathology of the eyes, goosebumps after death, rigor mortis and using the removed, decomposing skin of the hands for fingerprinting. Some of the topics were based on questions from fans of the podcast.
2020-10-1641 minKnife After DeathWhat It Takes To Become a Medical ExaminerIn this episode, Dr. Wolfe talks about the path to becoming a Forensic Pathologist/Medical Examiner in terms of educational requirements, experience and intangibles one needs to take this long and rewarding journey.
2020-09-291h 16Knife After DeathHelpful Hints To Avoid Being AutopsiedIn this episode Dr. Wolfe discusses the criteria that determine which types of deaths get sent to the medical examiner for autopsy, and thus, which types of deaths to avoid if you don't wish to be autopsied.
2020-08-1659 minKnife After DeathThe Cause & Manner of DeathIn this episode Dr. Wolfe discusses the ways in which deaths are described and categorized in the forensic realm. He uses short case examples (real cases!) to demonstrate the necessary features to learn and understand these concepts. All manners of death from naturals through homicides are covered.
2020-07-171h 07Knife After DeathOf Corpses & Cadavers, Pt. 2In this episode, Dr. Wolfe provides a brief history of autopsy performance and tells the story of his own first autopsy as a pathology intern. The autopsy is considered a gold standard for understanding and describing new diseases and therapies. The curiosity demonstrated by the medical scientist is innate within us all, spurring us to search for truth in the form of objective fact within the body itself.
2020-06-2748 minKnife After DeathOf Corpses & Cadavers, Pt. 1In this episode, Dr. Wolfe describes the process of dissecting a human cadaver in Gross Anatomy class, touching on historical elements and personal experience. This the the first part of a 2 part discussion on The Substance of Death: the varied conditions and states of the dead body. The Gross Anatomy cadaver is considered the first patient a medical student has, and in some cases is the first experience a trainee has with death. The listener will have a baseline with which to compare eventual discussion of autopsied bodies.
2020-06-1451 minKnife After DeathThe George Floyd Final Autopsy ReportIn this episode, Dr. Darin Wolfe MD (forensic pathologist/medical examiner) reviews the final autopsy report of the autopsy of Mr. George Floyd of Minneapolis. The purpose and structure of autopsy reports will be discussed as well as the most relevant findings contained in the report of this controversial case. If you wish to follow along, the report is easily obtainable online (Google).
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