They specialize in determining the causes of sudden, unexpected or violent deaths. But according to the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. is facing a critical shortage of these professionals.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After crews pulled a body from Lady Bird Lake Monday afternoon, now the investigative work really begins. Around 1:31 p.m. Monday, officers responded for a check welfare urgent call in ...

Forensic science is a growing field that offers scientists opportunities to specialize in different techniques.

Wayne Country Chief medical Examiner Werner Spitz calls intense cross-examination "What you work for. It's a battle of the minds." World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Werner Spitz, who made his ...

We’re all fans of the forensic science TV shows like CSI, Forensic Files, and NCIS, but have you ever wondered what a forensic scientist actually does in the lab? Read about real forensic science as ...

Summit County’s medical examiner is concerned about a shortage of forensic pathologists to work as medical examiners. A job posting for a deputy medical examiner has been up for nearly a year, with no ...

Cape Town has consistently been one of the metropolitan regions in South Africa with the highest murder rates. It has more than double the national average, and is currently ranked second overall and ...

Zimbabwe is grappling with a critical shortage of forensic pathologists, a situation driven by brain drain and a lack of interest among doctors to specialise in the field, Health Minister Douglas ...

World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Werner Spitz, who made his name in Detroit and sat on the first of two government committees to review President John F. Kennedy's assassination, died Sunday at ...