Episodes
Friday Feb 18, 2022
We Need To Talk About Bob Saget
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday 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.
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Case Study: Cracking Open a Cold One
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday 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.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Case Study: The Benign Tumor That Killed
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday 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.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Common ‘Faint-Inducing’ Moments for Autopsy Newbies
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday 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.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
The Death and Strange Autopsy of Albert Einstein
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday 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.
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
The COVID-19 Autopsies
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Dr. Wolfe gives an overview of what types of findings are observed at typical COVID-19 autopsies.
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Life, Death and the Scientific Mind
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday 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.
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Fire, Smoke Inhalation and Carbon Monoxide Deaths
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday 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!
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Halloween Forensics Episode, Part 3
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday 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.
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Halloween Forensics Episode, Part 2
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday 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!