The Assassination of John Lennon

The Assassination of John Lennon

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The Assassination of John Lennon
The Assassination of John Lennon
Elliot Gross – The Controversial Medical Examiner Who Undertook John Lennon’s Autopsy

Elliot Gross – The Controversial Medical Examiner Who Undertook John Lennon’s Autopsy

Exploring the troubling accusations that dogged Elliot Gross and his Forensic Pathologist career.

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May 03, 2023
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Elliot Gross – The Controversial Medical Examiner Who Undertook John Lennon’s Autopsy
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Elliot Gross became chief medical examiner for New York City in 1979, replacing Michael Baden. Baden was removed from his position in 1979 by New York Mayor Ed Koch after Koch received complaints about Baden’s work. Persons unknown connected to the New York Mayors office, clearly wanted Baden out of his post before 1980 came around.

*Baden later won $100…

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