Knife After Death

No, Cardiac Arrest is Not a Cause of Death Sep 29, 2024

Dr. Wolfe explains how the term “cardiac arrest” has different definitions depending on who is using it, and how this affects the certification of death.

Seizures, SUDEP, and Autopsy Findings Jul 19, 2024

Dr. 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).

The Miller Case: Medical Examiner’s POV (Part 1?) May 22, 2024

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.

Was O.J. Simpson’s Brain Examined? Apr 18, 2024

Dr. Wolfe discusses some aspects of the death of OJ Simpson and addresses rumors (of CTE) that immediately followed.

We Need to Talk About Drowning Apr 05, 2024

Dr. 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.

The Speculative Nature of Social Media and Princess Kate Mar 23, 2024

Dr. 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.

Accidents That Look Like Murders Mar 14, 2024

Dr. 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.

Why Examine the Brain of a Mass Shooter? Mar 11, 2024

A re-upload of an episode from 3-9-2024. I had to re-upload in MP3 format.

A Podcast About Why I Haven’t Been Podcasting Mar 11, 2024

Re-Upload of a podcast I put up on March 4, 2024. I had to re-upload to MP3 format.

A Podcast About Why I Haven’t Been Podcasting Mar 05, 2024

Dr. Wolfe resurrects (briefly?) to address fans of the Knife After Death podcast on the long absence from podcasting.

The Unbelted Motor Vehicle Accident Apr 08, 2022

In 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.

Big Hearted: The Danger of Hypertension Mar 15, 2022

Dr. 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.

Case Study: Abdominal Pain in a Toddler Mar 06, 2022

Dr. 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.

We Need To Talk About Bob Saget Feb 18, 2022

In 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.

Case Study: Cracking Open a Cold One Feb 06, 2022

In 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.

Case Study: The Benign Tumor That Killed Jan 27, 2022

In 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.

Common ‘Faint-Inducing’ Moments for Autopsy Newbies Jan 20, 2022

Dr. 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.

The Death and Strange Autopsy of Albert Einstein Jan 14, 2022

In 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.

The COVID-19 Autopsies Jan 08, 2022

Dr. Wolfe gives an overview of what types of findings are observed at typical COVID-19 autopsies.

Life, Death and the Scientific Mind Jan 24, 2021

In 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.

Fire, Smoke Inhalation and Carbon Monoxide Deaths Dec 06, 2020

In 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!

Halloween Forensics Episode, Part 3 Oct 30, 2020

In 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.

Halloween Forensics Episode, Part 2 Oct 23, 2020

In 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!

Halloween Forensics Episode, Part 1 Oct 16, 2020

For 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.

What It Takes To Become a Medical Examiner Sep 28, 2020

In 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.

Helpful Hints To Avoid Being Autopsied Aug 15, 2020

In 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.

The Cause & Manner of Death Jul 16, 2020

In 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.

Of Corpses & Cadavers, Pt. 2 Jun 26, 2020

In 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.

Of Corpses & Cadavers, Pt. 1 Jun 14, 2020

In 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.

The George Floyd Final Autopsy Report Jun 06, 2020

In 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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