Doctor accused Erdmann’s autopsies haunt Texas cases
Lubbock Texas details a pathologist Ralph Erdmann suspected of falsifying autopsies over a decade. Hundreds of cases questioned, exhumations, and appeals followed. An autopsy misdating, a missing head and headless bodies triggered lawsuits and a 1992 resignation. A March appeals ruling overturned a death sentence, and Erdmann faced perjury and evidence tampering charges.
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Lubbock
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Randall County
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Seattle
Johnny Lee Rey
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Doctors cannot reattach hand after tug of war incident
In Chattanooga Tennessee doctors could not reattach the hand torn from Stanley Dewane Farris during a company picnic tug of war. The 21 year old remained in fair condition at Erlanger Medical Center as officials said the injury was too severe to save the hand. The accident occurred when a rope wrapped around the wrist and a hard pull severed the limb. Paramedics controlled bleeding and rushed Farris to hospital. the severed hand was iced. Gold Bond, a pencil and office supplies maker, sponsored the picnic.
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Stanley Dewane Farris
Erlanger Medical Center
Doris Chastain
Farris
Clinton urges national move to curb underage drinking and driving
President ClintonCalled on Congress to compel states to adopt zero tolerance for underage motorists who drink. He proposed sanctions or incentives to enforce tough penalties, arguing the issue requires nationwide action as several states already implement zero tolerance while others lag behind.
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