Dr. Cyril Wecht, Renowned Forensic Pathologist, Dies at 93

Wecht's groundbreaking work on high-profile cases like JFK's assassination and his critique of the Warren Commission left a lasting legacy.

Dr. Cyril Wecht passed away peacefully at the age of 93, as confirmed by Pennsylvania officials.
Wecht was the first civilian to examine JFK assassination evidence and a vocal critic of the single bullet theory.
He conducted tens of thousands of autopsies and consulted on numerous high-profile cases including those of Elvis Presley and JonBenet Ramsey.
Wecht authored several books, contributed to scholarly articles, and collaborated on films and TV projects.
He founded the Pittsburgh Institute of Legal Medicine and the Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law at Duquesne University.