Autopsy

S01E04: The Dead Speak

Pine needles. Chewing gum. Cat hair. Paint. They've all been important clues that aided America's 'detectives of death' in solving mysterious cases of unnatural or violent death. This fascinating sequel to three of HBO's most popular documentaries introduces you to forensic pathologists who recount cases where their amazing expertise helped bring killers to justice.

Overview

Explore the world of forensic science through photos and case studies of several of the country's leading autopsy experts, including forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden.

Episodes

Confessions of a Medical Examiner

S01E01 Confessions of a Medical Examiner

January 17, 1994
Can the dead speak? Yes...but only to those who know how to listen. In this riveting documentary, Dr. Michael Baden, one of the country's most celebrated forensic pathologists, reveals the stories behind the cases of...

S01E02 Voices from the Dead

November 7, 1995
A painted "dummy" at a carnival funhouse turns out to be a human corpse.

S01E03 Voices from the Grave

November 5, 1996
A murderer is revealed in the fingernails and hair of four corpses.
The Dead Speak

S01E04 The Dead Speak

November 5, 1997
Pine needles. Chewing gum. Cat hair. Paint. They've all been important clues that aided America's 'detectives of death' in solving mysterious cases of unnatural or violent death. This fascinating sequel to three of HBO's most...
Dead Men Do Tell Tales

S01E05 Dead Men Do Tell Tales

September 19, 1998
The strangled corpse of a pregnant woman turns up in a chunk of ice floating in the Hudson; a man is poisoned to death by a lethal chemical that is almost impossible to obtain. The...
Secrets of the Dead

S01E06 Secrets of the Dead

September 26, 1999
In this edition, forensic pathologists and other specialists search for answers in several tough cases: a severed hand is found on a riverbank; the bodies of a mother and her infant are discovered after the...

S01E07 Dead Man Talking

March 11, 2001
The dead reveal their secrets once again in this 'Autopsy' special in which forensic experts show how they uncovered the truths behind bodies. Segments in this edition include: a Boy Scout leader who was freed...
Dead Giveaway

S01E08 Dead Giveaway

April 7, 2002
The 'detectives of death' investigate another slate of bizarre cases, including: a twisted case of sibling sabotage; a mystery where saliva turned a suicide into a homicide; the story of a convicted rapist whose claims...
Dead Awakening

S01E09 Dead Awakening

February 16, 2003
An entire family poisoned by an unknown intruder. A suicide made to look like a murder. An airbag that becomes a perfect crime scene. These fascinating stories and more are unveiled in this Autopsy special...

S01E10 Ask Dr. Baden

July 9, 2005
This special explores two suspicious cases of death that were brought to HBO's attention as a result of a component of the Autopsy website.
Sex, Lies and Murder

S01E11 Sex, Lies and Murder

March 11, 2006 1.0
HBO presents an intriguing look at four intriguing crimes that were solved by forensic science in the 11th edition of the smash-hit documentary series. Dr. Michael Baden shows how the 'detectives of death' cracked the...

S01E12 Post Mortem with Dr. Michael Baden

January 9, 2008
JFK. O.J. Simpson. Sid Vicious. Nicholas and Alexandra. These are some of the most celebrated cases in the history of forensic pathology - and Dr. Michael Baden has had a hand in every one of...

Cast

Michael Baden
Himself - Host

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