Who gets to decide how someone died—and what happens when they get it wrong?

In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore the shocking flaws in America’s coroner system, where cause-of-death rulings are often made by elected officials with zero medical training. Through two real-life cases that raise serious questions, this episode digs into how politics, conflicts of interest, and sloppy investigations can distort the truth.

🕵️‍♂️ Featured stories:

• The suspicious death of Michelle O’Connell, found with her partner’s service weapon in a case full of inconsistencies and ignored evidence
• The baffling death of Ellen Greenberg, discovered with 20 stab wounds and still ruled non-homicide
• How coroners are elected, what qualifications they don’t need, and why local control often means zero accountability
• A satirical take on what would happen if Darrell became coroner—and ran things his way

This episode blends true crime analysis, corruption exposé, and dark humor, all wrapped in a way only Waywut can deliver.

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