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Autopsy report, case of Thomas Fitzpatrick, Coroner's Inquest, January 7, 1884
Sketch, Case of Thomas Fitzpatrick, Coroner's Inquest, January 7, 1884
Medical testimony before Richard Croker, Coroner, September 2, 1875
An inquisition before Henry Woltman, Coroner on the body of Charles Thomas, May 9, 1879
An inquisition before Henry Woltman, Coroner on the body of Charles Thomas, May 9, 1879
An inquisition before Henry Woltman, Coroner on the body of Charles Thomas, May 9, 1879
An inquisition before Henry Woltman, Coroner on the body of Charles Thomas, May 9, 1879
An inquisition before Henry Woltman, Coroner on the body of Charles Thomas, May 9, 1879
An inquisition before Henry Woltman, Coroner on the body of Charles Thomas, May 9, 1879
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Autopsy report, case of Thomas Fitzpatrick, Coroner's Inquest, January 7, 1884
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The Rise of Forensics

Autopsy report, case of Thomas Fitzpatrick, Coroner's Inquest, January 7, 1884
In the 19th century, the coroner's report was transformed into the file of an investigation, and often included the written conclusions of physicians who examined the victim and conducted autopsies.
New York City Municipal Archives

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