144 - The Chaplain Goes to an Autopsy: Kelsie Gwartney, Chief Death Investigator

144 - The Chaplain Goes to an Autopsy: Kelsie Gwartney, Chief Death Investigator

June 29, 2026 · 47 min

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In this episode, Jared Altic shares his experience observing an autopsy and discusses insights with Chief Death Investigator Kelsie Gwartney.

Text the Show or Leave a Voicemail This is episode 144 and we're going to talk about autopsies. Don't worry I'm not going to take it too far; you can go ahead and keep eating your breakfast. But I'm going to share with you the my recent visit to observe an autopsy and also my conversation with the local Chief Death Investigator. First I made a recording of my thoughts as I drove to visit the coroner's office to observe an autopsy. Then I recorded my reaction immediatel...

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Host: Jared Altic

Guest: Kelsie Gwartney

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