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.

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 ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Parish is searching for a new forensic pathologist. That’s someone who specializes in determining the cause and manner of death. An ad for the position is running ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Following a recent News 8 report detailing a family given remains of a loved one thought to be their sister, who then learned she was living in Detroit — we are taking a ...

CLEVELAND — Across the country, a quiet but growing concern is continuing in the field of forensic pathology. As the demand for death investigations is high, the number of trained professionals ...

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 ...