L. A. Coroner : Thomas Noguchi and Death in Hollywood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Choi, Anne Soon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forensic pathology.

Medical examiners (Law).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Third State Books Inc., 2025.

Summary:

This book examines the career of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the former Chief Coroner of Los Angeles County, who gained fame as the 'coroner to the stars' for conducting autopsies of high-profile individuals such as Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, and John Belushi. It delves into the controversies surrounding his career, including mismanagement of the coroner's office, allegations of misconduct, and his eventual ouster, while highlighting his pioneering contributions to forensic medicine and public education about death. The book also explores Noguchi's complex personality, his rise to prominence, and his enduring influence on forensic science. Intended for readers interested in forensic science, celebrity culture, and institutional dynamics, the narrative blends true crime, medical investigation, and biography. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter One: Marilyn Monroe

Chapter Two: Leonard Deadwyler

Chapter Three: The Fight to Become Chief Coroner

Chapter Four: Robert F. Kennedy

Chapter Five: A Wrongful Dismissal

Chapter Six: The Fight for Reinstatement

Chapter Seven: The Manson Family

Chapter Eight: Patty Hearst & the Symbionese Liberation Army

Chapter Nine: Ron Settles

Chapter Ten: Natalie Wood

Epilogue

Acknowledgments

Notes

Selected Index

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ISBN:

979-88-901300-9-9

OCLC:

1517381957