Dead Honest

Episode 3. Investigating Sudden Death

Dead Honest

Show Notes

Bob and Karen are Coroners Officers who investigate sudden deaths, from fatal car accidents to deadly cliff falls. We discuss how you prepare families for viewings, the challenge of dealing with suicides, and the cases they will never forget. This episode includes references to suicide so listener discretion is advised.

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