Day 25

Today was a catch up day. We had some good cases but not much to do with them. So all was spent figuring out how to fix the schedule. You see the agency I work for is supposed to have 10 full-time investigators working, but they are making due with 6. It is really wearing them out, so today we tried to figure out how we can work 6 people 40 hours a week without everyone having to work on the weekends. It was easy for me, but too political for others. Everyone is emotional and I am removed from the situation. At this moment it doesn't affect me. I really hope it doesn't affect me.

Day 24

Today was slow. Good for the living, bad for the intern. We had two babies today though. Mommies STOP sleeping next to your babies. As much as you don't like to think it, you can roll over and smother your baby. It is not safe to have your baby sleep next to you. More babies die this way than many of you know. We also had an old person neglect death. I don't get along well with my Grandma but I would never do to grandma what these people did to their mother. It was gruesome. She looked like she was from a Concentration Camp. It was just sad. I know you don't read this grandma, but I love you.

Day 23

Today we were short on Exam techs and had no Investigators. The head of the department came over and ran the office while I helped out in the morgue. Today was the ickiest. That is right I said ickiest. I can look at them, poke them, and even move them around, but pulling intibation tubes out of a body was the grossest thing I have done so far. EEEEEWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!! Kids are stupid and should not steal cars, but please use a freakin seat belt while speeding away from the police. Lives could be saved here. I hated the smell, the look, and the feel of these bodies. I can only say that I know today was an icky day. I have to go shower now!

Day 22

There will be no body count today. I did not go in. The bodies will just have to wait. No the show will go on without me. If you are really bored I have stories, but seeing as my mother is the only one who reads this, I will just tell her on the phone.
Have a good weekend Mom!

Day 21

So today was a good day. I checked in the first body then immediatley threw up. I seem to have a stomach thingy. So boss lady sent me home for the day. Sleep is nice.

Day 21

So today was a good day. I checked in the first body then immediatley threw up. I seem to have a stomach thingy. So boss lady sent me home for the day. Sleep is nice.

Day 20

Well today had a hell of lot less cases. So we had a party and rested. No not really!!! We were still busy and coroners were still idiots. I actually got to go on a homicide scene today. I can't say much, but Oh My God was that cool. I loved it. If I could do this kind of investigation everyday I would. It would definitely keep me here. But no, bittersweet, people do not kill each other that much in our jurisdiction during my shift. Loved it still!!!!

On another note, I am going to be on the news tonight. Hope you taped it, because I'll never show you. I was wearing a cool vest that said Medical Examiner and well I looked GOOD.

Day 19 President's Day

Hello Mister President, BAM BAM BAM. We had so many cases today that we had to stack 'em, shove 'em, and flop 'em. We couldn't even accept new case. We had to tell the coroners to hold the bodies until tomorrow. Crazy, just crazy.

Could you people be nice and not kill yourself or overdose on holidays please, especially when all the other state labs are closed this week. Thanks for the work. We love it.

And why do the coroners think we have any control over what the doctors do. "You need to understand that we have people who want answers." Well you coroners need to understand that I HAVE NO CONTROL over tox results. Blink my eyes and they are done. DONE. Yes that is me. The Intern has the power. I wish.

Day 18

Well today was a good day for me and those that are living. We had no cases. I read some articles and caught up on some homework. Around 11 o'clock the shit hit the fan. We had five calls by the time I left. I got to take three of the cases. According to all that I talked to, I ask great questions. They just don't know how nosey I am and even if it has nothing to do with the death I still asked because I needed to make it interesting and I have the power.

Most of the people died from unknown causes so we had to bring them. I get to do the follow up next week. I am somebody now I tell you what.

(Does anyone really even read this?)

Day 17 Valentine's Day

You would thing the Valentine's Day Masacre happened today with how we were crazy busy. There were only five cases today but oh my god were they the weirdest cases. The manner (natural, accidental, homicide, suicide, undecided) could not be determined for anyone today. Every case today was one of those that given all the circumstances and the true stories no one could figure out what happened without the help of toxicology reports. They were all stumpers. I was able to help the sole investigator very much today and she said I was extremely helpful. The chaos today was enjoyable and made the day go by faster.

All and all we managed a big case load without falling apart. Valentine's could have been much worse and bloodier. I did not receive flowers, candies, or cards today, but what should I expect? I work in a morgue. We only get bodies there.

Day 16

I didn't go yesterday due to family affairs, so they decided to hold everything until today. NO, not really, but no worries because we had plenty of cases today. 10 case to be exact. Ranging from overdoses to suicides to possible death from the flu. Yep the flu really does kill people. If I hadn't been there to help I think the other investigators would have keeled over and died themselves.
I just can't seem to get used to the smell of death. The worst is when the bowel is punctured during the autopsy. I don't care who you are that odor stinks. Dead poop is stinky, stinky, stinky poop. I had just eaten and for some reason today the smell got to me. I could not get out fast enough. I held it all in and got over it once I left, but I know a minute longer would have brought chunks. EEEEEWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyways I am now half way through and still trucking.

Day 15

Yesterday was pretty uneventful. Two otherwise healthy men died because they had bad hearts. It happens sometimes. Sucks for the healthy people out there. That is why I will drink and eat fatty foods if I feel the need.

Day 14 (Day of Bones)

I looked at bones all day. I was helping my former medicolegal death investigation teacher with indentifying the unknown bodies of the morgue. She went through the process and taught me stuff that I can never use legally, since I am not and never will be a forensic odontologist, but was still patient with me and all my questions. It was very nice of her and I learned so much about my investigative drive and how all I want to do is solve things. I like to solve mysteries. I will have to get into that some how. I think I am on the right track. I will be back to that later.

Today in the morgue we had nothing special but we did have a homicide. We also had a tour group there to see the autopsies, but since legally they aren't allowed to see a homicide case they had to keep it covered. Sad for the group though because it was a cool case. More interesting than the overdose they observed. I know I know it is about the experience, but personally I enjoy the story behind it and figuring out why it happened. So I watched the homicide autopsy all be myself. The butler did it by the way!

Day 13

OOOOHHHH day 13. Today was just as quiet as yesterday. I spent most of it writing my midterm paper for this ineternship and writing my paper for my stupid internet class. Anyways about 2 o'clock one of my favorite professors should up to help identify some of our unknowns. We got to talk about my internship and what I am missing from this one that would happen at other places and what I am gaining by being here. It was nice.
I did get to help her a little on one of the ID's. We have nothing to compare it to but it was interesting to watch. Fortunately she is coming back tomorrow for more and these have dental records so I will be able to help her out with those. Should spice up my day a little.

Day 12

Wow only day twelve. Anyways, I got to take my own case today from start to finish. I took all the information then wrote up the report. It was too easy. Watch out criminals here I sit at my computer writing about the body you left behind while idiot people look for you because they don't know anything before calling me up and reporting the case. (Sorry little rant know one will understand)

We had another floater today. I could smell it the moment I walked in the building. The officers came today to view the autopsy. One had to go to the bathroom and that is through our office. On the way back he decided to stop and talk awhile. (Honestly I don't think he was too keen on getting back to the room.) Anyways, he thought it would be smart to spray the air freshener on him to cover up the dead floater smell. Let me just say that is the worst idea ever. I could not put enough cotton up my nose to get that smell out. Flowery death smelll is not the way to go. Instead of "just do it" I say just don't. Don't cover up the smell, just suffer through it.

Day 11

BORING
Today absolutely nothing happened. They sent me home early because there was nothing for me to do. Oh well I get to start my weekend early.