How Autopsy Backlogs Impact Justice

How Autopsy Backlogs Impact Justice

Author: Right On Crime July 9, 2026 Duration: 10:43

Forensic autopsies are more than medical examinations. They are critical tools in the pursuit of justice. In this episode, ROC's Maggie Horzempa sits down with Carley Widner and Nikki Pressley to explore the difference between forensic and clinical autopsies, the growing shortage of forensic pathologists, and how autopsy backlogs can impact law enforcement, prosecutors, corrections, and families searching for answers. A stronger justice system requires every piece to work together, and addressing these challenges starts with investing in the people, resources, and infrastructure needed to deliver timely answers.


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