How to Investigate Coroners and Medical Examiners

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February 3, 2011
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Gretchen Gavett

In this quick guide, our partners at ProPublica explain how death investigations are handled in different communities, and what local reporters should look for to identify if there are problems.

Read six key tips here.

Gretchen Gavett

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