pathologist
noun
pa·thol·o·gist
pə-ˈthä-lə-jist 
pa-
: a specialist in pathology
specifically
: a physician who interprets and diagnoses the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids
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During Vallow's 2022 trial, a forensic pathologist revealed during testimony that J.J. was asphyxiated with a plastic bag and duct tape over his mouth, East Idaho News, KTVB reporter Alexandra Duggan and Fox 10 reported at the time.
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Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Though many of the prosecution’s witnesses mirrored Lori’s trial, the defense called several new witnesses, including some of Chad Daybell’s children and a pathologist who questioned the circumstances surrounding Tammy Daybell’s death.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2024
The forensic pathologist noted that Susann Sills had injuries all over her body that could have resulted from a fall, including a fractured C3 vertebra near the base of her neck, which can be fatal.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Norma Walker Scott, a Baltimore City Schools speech language pathologist; a daughter, Damita Scott MacFarlane, of Middletown, Delaware; a son, Adam Scott, of Ellicott City; a sister, Patricia Scott Waddy, of Columbia; and seven grandchildren.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
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Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Though many of the prosecution’s witnesses mirrored Lori’s trial, the defense called several new witnesses, including some of Chad Daybell’s children and a pathologist who questioned the circumstances surrounding Tammy Daybell’s death.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2024
The forensic pathologist noted that Susann Sills had injuries all over her body that could have resulted from a fall, including a fractured C3 vertebra near the base of her neck, which can be fatal.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Norma Walker Scott, a Baltimore City Schools speech language pathologist; a daughter, Damita Scott MacFarlane, of Middletown, Delaware; a son, Adam Scott, of Ellicott City; a sister, Patricia Scott Waddy, of Columbia; and seven grandchildren.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
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pathologist
noun
pa·thol·o·gist
pə-ˈthäl-ə-jəst
pa-
: a specialist in pathology
Medical Definition
pathologist
noun
pa·thol·o·gist
pə-ˈthäl-ə-jəst, pa-
: a specialist in pathology
specifically
: a physician who interprets and diagnoses the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids
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