Dr. Judy Melinek

And today: “…according to the Americans — well, should we really listen to the Americans?”
Audience 😂😂😂

Just listened to a lecture at a medical conference in Sydney where the presenter suggested a meeting in the U.S., “if you want to risk going to America” and the whole audience laughed. This is what we are now.

Rose crowned fruit dove in Toranga Zoo, #Sydney.

@drjudymelinek.bsky.social: “Looks like a sorbet.”

She’s not wrong.

New Zealand/Aotearoa: today this seagull was at the end of the rainbow. No leprechauns. Just boids.

Caught the Michelangelo exhibit in Wellington. I love his art and was expecting a better commentary on the artist, his life and the artistic depiction but got one religious story after another. A bit disappointed.

Cover of Judy Melinek and T. J. Mitchell's Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the making of a Medical Examiner. Cover is a picture of a white tiled wall with a red strip at the bottom. A plastic gloved left hand holding a scalpel hovers with the blade above the title. A gold/brown circle says: A New York Times Bestseller Cover text reads: "Far from the magic we see on TV, Working Stiff describes forensic pathology in the real world. The book is a compelling and absorbing read." - Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan Bones series. Judy Melinek, M.D. and T. J. Mitchell working Stiff Two Years, 262 Bodies And The Making Of A Medical Examiner

#bookreview 📚💙 📚🤳
Fan of:
- Forensics!
- Memoirs
- Patients that can't get worse
- Grossing out
Try:
@drjudymelinek.bsky.social and @workingstiff.bsky.social's
Working Stiff
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Judy Melinek recounts what she learned about humans and the human body as a coroner in NYC.

We have two more fast reads for you, if you enjoy #detective fiction: @drjudymelinek.bsky.social & I coauthored the noir mysteries First Cut & Aftershock—real science, badass #forensic pathologist as 1st person narrator. In print, ebook, & audio; seek em out! #booksky

And we can also use autopsy technicians too!!!

#forensics #forensicpathology #CSI #DeathInvestigation #jobs #NZ #ForensicPathologist

Possibly. Are you a pathology assistant? E mail me your resume if yes.

So excited for you! I’m reading it again now!

An amazing 2026 @sundanceorg Film Festival!

Thank you so much to everyone who received a copy of the book, including,
Rob Lowe
Natalie Portman 
Seth Rogan
Channing Tatum
John Slattery 
James Pedersen
Kate Maccenon
John Turturro

I hope you enjoy the #book.

Probably either Rotorua, Hamilton or Dunedin depending on skills of applicant.

Job: full time autopsy forensic pathologist position in New Zealand for anyone interested in working in a beautiful country with a functioning democracy. Been here since 2020 & love it. Ask me anything & I’ll respond in comments. Graduating fellows encouraged to apply.
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Got to wait to see full report and Hennepin County autopsy. First autopsy is more important in some ways than second autopsy (since body can be disrupted by first autopsy). If FBI is preventing release then that raises questions about the independence of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner

THANK YOU to everyone who attended the 99 Ways to Die and How to Avoid Them 📕 event at @politicsprose.bsky.social on The Wharf last night. I am endlessly grateful for the support of the book.

THANK YOU. I hope my book saves your life!

#booktok #publichealthmatters #nonfictionbooks

Congratulations! Wish I could be there!

TONIGHT

Join me at Politics and Prose on The Wharf to discuss 99 Ways to Die and How to Avoid Them. ☠️

DATE:
Wed, 1/21/2026

TIME:
7:00pm

PLACE:
Politics and Prose at The Wharf
610 Water St SW
Washington, DC 20024

Hey Boston, Come hang out tomorrow!!!

(In conversation with the amazing Alister Martin!) @harvardbookstore.bsky.social

www.harvard.com/event/ashely...

Sorry. Just saw this. She would have gone to Hennepin County and they are independent and do a thorough job from my prior experience with them.

So exciting! Congratulations!

I have several book events coming up this week! 📚🥳

@harvardbookstore with @alisterfmartin on January 20th at 7pm

@politicsprose January 21st at 7pm

@sundanceorg at @dollysbookstore January 29th at 5pm

Experts who once backed 'shaken baby' science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.

Experts who once backed 'shaken baby' science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers

#CSI #DeathInvestigation #CarbonMonoxide #forensics
#ForensicPathology

Vallejo market CO poisoning deaths avoidable, worker safety expert says The recent deaths of two workers at a Vallejo market and the poisoning of two others there from carbon monoxide raise questions about the state’s system designed to protect workers, one worker safety ...

News: Cases of CO poisoning, first of which was not immediately picked up because death investigators didn’t note the water heater near in the adjacent room to the storeroom where the decedent was found. Consider CO in all cases of workplace deaths. www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/v...

A medical examiner's testimony put a father behind bars for life. Now he says he 'made a mistake.' Dr. Bruce Levy's finding that Alex Maze died of shaken baby syndrome was critical in the murder conviction of his father, Russell Maze. Decades later, Levy says he believes Maze is innocent.

Interesting article about a Shaken Baby Syndrome case where original pathologist has changed his mind about the cause and manner of death. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

| Stories - Position Available For Forensic Pathologist Position Available For Forensic Pathologist

Looking to work as a forensic pathologist in New Zealand? We have a job for you! US, Canada, or UK credentials preferred. aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Wired: 3 Teens Almost Got Away With Murder. Then Police Found Their Google Searches
An arson attack in Colorado had detectives stumped. The way they solved the case could put everyone at risk.

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At Kezar stadium football game with @workingstiff.bsky.social and our son Daniel. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Your Roman Empire is the American Revolutionary War.