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We Asked a Death Investigator 23 Tough Questions | Honesty Box

LADbible Stories Jul 29, 2026 16:00
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What really happens when a death investigator arrives at a crime scene? Barbara Butcher spent over 20 years as a death investigator for New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner, investigating more than 5,500 deaths, including 680 homicides and working on the identification of victims after 9/11. In this episode of Honesty Box, Barbara answers your questions about the realities of death investigation, from identifying murder victims and solving suspicious deaths to the smell of decomposition, the science of rigor mortis, what bodies can reveal, and the cases she'll never forget. She also explains how investigators determine whether a death was natural, accidental, suicide or homicide, shares the biggest mistakes killers make when trying to hide bodies, and reflects on the emotional toll of spending a lifetime surrounded by death. Thank you to Barbara Butcher for taking part in this episode of Honesty Box. Barbara's book 'What The Dead Know' is available here: www.barbarabutcherofficial.com Chapters: 👀 Welcome to LADbible Stories - the home of raw interviews, real people, and powerful documentaries. From Minutes With and The Meet, to the brutally honest Honesty Box, we shine a light on untold human experiences. Subscribe now for content that moves you. 📲 Subscribe to LADbible Stories: @ladbiblestories 📺 Want more from the LADbible universe? LADbible Entertainment: @ladbible SPORTbible: @SPORTbible
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