There's a rapidly evolving scandal at the New York City Medical Examiner's office, featured in today's NY Post: http://bit.ly/MEQ509
I feel that this is a nationwide problem, and I offer my comments to that effect in the article.
However, part of my comment was not included, likely due to space considerations (as a former reporter for both print and broadcast, "I get it".)
I also stated that not only does the M.E.'s office not have the budget for tracking down next-of-kin, they don't have the expertise! I said that genealogists and private investigators should be called upon.
Because everyone - everyone - deserves a dignified burial with loved ones present, whenever possible.
Soon, I will post follow-up comments on what's being done and what else, in my humble opinion, needs to be done.
Thoughts?
I feel that this is a nationwide problem, and I offer my comments to that effect in the article.
However, part of my comment was not included, likely due to space considerations (as a former reporter for both print and broadcast, "I get it".)
I also stated that not only does the M.E.'s office not have the budget for tracking down next-of-kin, they don't have the expertise! I said that genealogists and private investigators should be called upon.
Because everyone - everyone - deserves a dignified burial with loved ones present, whenever possible.
Soon, I will post follow-up comments on what's being done and what else, in my humble opinion, needs to be done.
Thoughts?
