PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Nationally known forensic pathologist and former Allegheny ... "Dr. Wecht was an icon in the field of Forensic Medicine, serving as the longtime coroner for Allegheny County ...

“His influence on the forensic pathology profession cannot be overstated ... Wecht. Dr. Wecht was an icon in the field of Forensic Medicine, serving as the longtime coroner for Allegheny ...

He then served as the chief forensic pathologist for the New York State Police. Throughout his career, Dr. Baden has also been called to investigate many high profile deaths and has testified as ...

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.