Ask A Coroner

What really happens when a death requires investigation? Who determines the cause and manner of death—and what can the evidence reveal?

The Ask A Coroner Podcast app takes you behind the scenes of death investigation with hosts Mark Hammond and Bailey Rucker. Through candid conversations, compelling cases, and thoughtful answers to the questions people are often afraid to ask, Mark and Bailey explore the fascinating realities of forensic science and the coroner’s office.

Each episode helps listeners better understand how deaths are investigated, how evidence is interpreted, and how investigators work to uncover the truth. Topics may include death-scene investigations, autopsies, toxicology, forensic evidence, unusual cases, common misconceptions, and the procedures that follow an unexpected or unexplained death.

Mark and Bailey approach every subject with curiosity, honesty, respect, and compassion. Whether discussing the science behind an investigation or the human stories connected to a case, Ask A Coroner offers an informative and engaging perspective without losing sight of the people involved. Whether you are fascinated by forensic science, interested in death investigation, drawn to compelling real-world cases, or simply curious about the work coroners do, Ask A Coroner invites you to listen, learn, and explore. Some questions are difficult to ask—but they still deserve honest answers. Join Mark Hammond and Bailey Rucker on Ask A Coroner and discover what it really takes to investigate death, follow the evidence, and find answers.

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