This is Life with Lisa Ling Season 2 Episode 6

Ep 6. America's Busiest Coroners

  • TV-PG
  • November 11, 2015
  • 42 min
  • 7.2  (14)

In season 2 episode 6 of "This is Life with Lisa Ling," viewers are taken on a journey into the world of coroners in America. The episode, titled "America's Busiest Coroners," explores the job of coroners, the challenges they face on a daily basis, and the emotional toll that comes with investigating deaths.

Throughout the episode, Lisa Ling speaks with several coroners from across the country, including those in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, and Birmingham, Alabama. She discovers that coroners not only investigate homicides, but also accidents, natural deaths, and suicides. Lisa is given access to autopsies being performed, giving viewers a firsthand look at the work of a coroner.

The episode also takes a deeper dive into some specific cases that coroners in the featured locations have investigated. One segment focuses on the Los Angeles coroner's office, which is the busiest in the country, and examines the challenges they face when identifying the remains of homeless individuals who have died. Ling also learns about the complex process of identifying immigrant bodies that are found along the US-Mexico border.

In Oklahoma City, Ling meets with investigators who are responsible for responding to deaths in nursing homes. She learns about the difficulties they face when investigating deaths of people who may be nearing the end of their life. The team works to ensure that their investigation is as thorough as possible to rule out abuse or neglect as the cause of death.

In Birmingham, Alabama, Ling meets with a coroner who specializes in investigating infant deaths. The coroner shares information about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and how their team investigates sudden and unexpected deaths of infants under the age of one.

Throughout the episode, Ling also explores the emotional toll that investigating deaths can have on coroners. She talks to them about how they cope with the stress and sadness that comes with their job. Viewers are given a glimpse into the coping mechanisms that some coroners use, including seeking therapy, exercise, and spending time with friends and family.

"This is Life with Lisa Ling" season 2 episode 6, "America's Busiest Coroners," is an eye-opening look into the world of coroners in America. Through interviews with coroners in various locations, Ling explores the challenges they face every day and the impact their work has on their mental and emotional well-being. The episode is a reminder of the important work that coroners do, and the pressures that come with it.

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  • First Aired
    November 11, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (14)