Knife After Death

Sep 29 2024 30 ep. 39 mins 182
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Knife After Death delves deep into the world of death, decay and forensics through the experiences of Dr. Darin Wolfe, a board certified forensic pathologist.

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No, Cardiac Arrest is Not a Cause of Death

Sep 29 2024 25 mins  
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 32 mins  
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 48 mins  
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 pa

Was O.J. Simpson’s Brain Examined?

Apr 18 2024 28 mins  
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 28 mins  
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 23 mins  
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 figure

Accidents That Look Like Murders

Mar 14 2024 29 mins  
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 23 mins  
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 18 mins  
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 04 2024 18 mins  
Dr. Wolfe resurrects (briefly?) to address fans of the Knife After Death podcast on the long absence from podcasting.