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Dr. Michael Baden
Forensic Pathologist
Found Evidence of Homicidal Strangulation
Overview
Forensic pathologist hired by the Epstein family who reviewed the autopsy and found evidence more consistent with homicidal strangulation than suicide. Cited a broken hyoid bone (rare in suicidal hanging but common in strangulation) and bilateral hemorrhages as inconsistent with the official suicide ruling.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
High-profile forensic pathologist hired by Epstein's brother to observe autopsy after Epstein's jail death
Publicly stated evidence was more consistent with homicidal strangulation than suicide
His findings contradicted the official ruling by NYC medical examiner of suicide by hanging
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Jeffrey Epstein
Hired by Epstein family to observe autopsy
Barbara Sampson
NYC Chief Medical Examiner who ruled suicide
Ghislaine Maxwell
Forensic findings relevant to Maxwell defense arguments
Nicholas Tartaglione
Epstein cellmate investigated in connection with death
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- July 7, 1934
Education
- •City College of New York
- •NYU School of Medicine
Key Timeline
2019 Oct
Released findings contradicting suicide ruling