The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead

He also is not a medical doctor or a Ph D-type doctor. He's a pompous yahoo typical of central PA - small-minded and oblivious. No thanks. I'll take Dr G - a real doctor - any day!

I have gained a lot of knowledge by watching his show. It likes watching a case study for people who is studying in the related field. The story line made me think following each scene and evidences that came up. Very interesting and inspiring to many people. I wish he makes more Episodes.

The show is as close to being a documentary as the commenters on IMBD are film critics as Hetrick is above board and knowledgeable. Which is to say, none of those things are what they claim to be.

Hetrick is a pompous and arrogant sell out of a human with a "CORONER" license plate celebrating his elected wins much like one would expect Captain Hook to parade around in his best coat while he never catches Peter Pan. He's always the punch line and has no real power or knowledge. His only power exists in the ability to impede the ability of citizens to get justice for their loved ones, nothing more. He is a scoundrel, truly; a codfish. The only thing greater than his opinion of himself is the outright disgust of most of us forced to share his breathing space.

As far as the show, watch it, it's fine. None of the "facts" of the case as presented are anything close to true.

I worked in the medical field my entire adult life and therefore am hypercritical of mistakes on medical dramas or re-enactment type shows. I also never felt a coroner was as capable as a pathologist in performing autopsies - until Graham. He is so amazingly knowledgeable and thorough, something I felt was reserved to physicians. Not only do I think this is a superb show for anyone interested in this subject, but it has taught me a valuable lesson in that I now know that superb knowledge is not limited to those with medical degrees. The actor who plays him in the show could be a brother.

This series is perhps the most well rounded in its genre. Graham Hetrick brings the audience along with him and not only shows the details of the crimes committed, but truly shows how complicated every moment of an investigation is for a coroner. Along the way you see the interactions between Hetrick and other law enforcement as they work together to bring all the pieces of evidence. Graham is never afraid to ask for help and shows his human side and limitations in this regard, which is something many shows like this fail to show. In addition, the stories are told in such a manner that is captivating, but also retains a sense of dignity for the deceased. It truly does allow the dead to speak their story to us as the investigation occurs. It is not only an amazing series, but one that has been long awaited in its genre. This is a must see for any forensics science students.