Forensic Death Investigation: What Autopsies Really Tell Us

Presented by: Bradley Harper

What does a forensic pathologist actually learn from the dead? Bradley Harper draws on his career in autopsies and forensic death investigation to explain how causes of death are determined and documented. He also discusses how this real-world experience informs his approach to writing historical crime fiction, giving writers insight into blending medical accuracy with compelling storytelling.

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