Until Things Go South… In A Bad Way.

The joys of marriage are many and when two people come together in love it can be a wonderful thing. Until things go south… in a bad way. I got the call on a Monday morning. The person on the phone identified themselves as a friend of the family in need of our services. Particularly, […]

Bloody Stool Is Not Cool

There are some calls that we get that are unforgettable. The reasons can be as varied as the cases, but regardless of the details, the images seemed to be burned into my mind for all eternity, replaying at some of the most unconvienent times. Whenever I get asked, as I often do, to name the […]

Facing Mortality

No one likes to think about their own mortality. Working this job, however, one is constantly reminded of how unpredictable life can be.  One minute you’re here, and the next minute you’re gone. No matter who you are, or how much wealth you have or how important or insignificant… death eventually pays us all a […]

Teenager vs. Cat

Can you imagine going away on vacation and saying goodbye to your beloved cat until you return, only when you get back home you discover that someone or something has broken into your home and brutally murdered your furry family member? It’s happened. I see some crazy stuff working this job as you all know, […]

Another Knoxville Suicide

Blood removal is a big part of my job. From some of the goriest murders, to terrifying industrial accidents and shotgun suicides, I have seen an unbelievable about of the sticky, red stuff.  So much so, that I can still smell the sweet, coppery scent of it even after many jobs have been completed. It’s […]