First sentence BBM.
Well, okay then. It may not matter, or be "relevant," to some people, in terms of their loved ones, but it does matter to me, and many others. And of course the Chief Medical Examiner, (and "local professionals"), is not going to criticize the system -- my goodness! The AJC is no longer the paper it once was, but I do believe that much of the investigative reporting is still commendable. The articles also says:
"Elected coroners, who often lack training in medicine or forensic pathology, attributed deaths to a variety of causes, including gunshot wounds, hanging, suffocation with plastic bags, helium inhalation and self-mutilation.
In 69 cases, officials said suicides were caused by drug overdoses, but never verified that with laboratory tests. (BBM)
Some states require autopsies in most suicide cases, and many forensic experts say they should be performed in any death that raises suspicion."
Now I would bet money that the very same people who were disparaging Georgia Coroners on this forum a few weeks ago, as they weren't happy with the Coroner's comments in Mr. Jackson's case, are now going to say that this criticism of the system, and of elected coroners, is just fine and dandy.
JMO, IMO, etc., etc.