Cutting Thousands of Bodies for a Living | Informer

An autopsy technician reveals the gruesome details of his profession - dissecting thousands of bodies in determining their cause of death.
He’s dealing with the very thing that nobody wants to deal with… which is death. The Informer has seen a whole plethora of extreme cases - from a woman who has been torn apart and dismembered, a father taking a gun to his children to discovering a vibrator swallowed inside a woman’s stomach.
Other horrifying moments include the deadly exposure to meningitis whilst cutting up a brain to having a whole rack of blood and human giblets splash all over him.
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[@rundatbackturbo2921]

“Evil people are all around. They look like everyone”

[@Allegedly..Angela]

Yup That hit home .. yikes!!!

[@celestialviznz2134]

This stuck with me the most

[@JoeMethenyYT]

Unsung heroes' tales reverberate the loudest.

[@user-rg6ky1ff5i]

Yuh.. Including you...

[@InVinoVeritas540]

They are everyone

[@sinistamike]

I was a crime scene cleaner and the 2 worst jobs that stick to me most was cleaning an apartment of a man who was found dead for months on the floor. His body was practically a liquid gelatin mush and the smell is something ill never forget. The other was cleaning up skull fragments from a ceiling left by a teen who killed himself via shotgun. This one hit different because we all were able to hear his dad weeping in the room next door, it definitely tugged us emotionally.

[@zakiyaholman2360]

oh my goodness, you’re beyond strong & resilient. My hats go off to you. ❤

[@lamakamal4072]

I always wondered about who had to with crime scenes after the investigation. Hats off to you, brother.

[@rileyxsko]

I have a buddy that does that for a living. He drinks a lot, I honestly think that's the only way he can get through his workdays. Dudes been doing it for years.

[@briawaller2774]

God Bless you!

[@fioregiallo]

@@lamakamal4072 and it's not free. If someone can't afford it they have to do it themselves. And some people actually prefer to do it themselves.

[@jayjellobean]

I pray for this brother's psyche, serenity and well-being

[@sandycheeks2895]

Don’t feel too bad for them. Some of these technicians are sick people too.

[@IAmLowkey]

He sounds kinda sick in the head himself not gonna lie

[@tomasalarconchible9729]

@@sandycheeks2895 thats just a speculation

[@dividedstatesofamerica2520]

I don't.

[@dividedstatesofamerica2520]

@@tomasalarconchible9729 It's true.

[@bubbag3332]

you really have to take your hats off to these guys, i cant imagine how disgusting this must be, but hey like he said, at least you can bring justice to the deceased

[@laurar6915]

This also depends on different countries or places where the autopsy labs and stuff are bought up from criminals so they don't release the real results of death to the families or the police 💔💔💔

[@hertronix6849]

After a wile Its Like your Just cutting normal meat. You Just need to get used to It after that Its really Not that Bad.

[@AlamoOriginal]

@@hertronix6849 you're saying that as as someone who did autopsy right?

[@InTuneGarage]

@@hertronix6849 you do autopsies right? you aint like that serial killer reviewing amazon tools while killing people in the backyard?

[@2442cheli]

@Frederick Hashbury the beauty of the internet, is you'll never know. 😂

[@lesliebean4594]

My first love (James) had a best friend who’s cousin was (is probably still) a mortician. His name is David. David moved to town, and became fairly close with our group of friends. I went to high school with a guy named Freddy that he was friends with. Unfortunately, Freddy got into a car accident, was thrown from the vehicle and split in two. David was the guy they called to go retrieve him. I felt so bad for him. Like how could someone keep sane, especially when it was a friend? Fast forward several years.. my first love was working in the oil fields and got hit in the head by a counter weight on an oil rig. I’m told he died instantly. David, yet again, was the man called to retrieve and prep his friends body. I asked him some time after “How? How can you possibly do this job and not grow weary? Especially when it’s been your friends?” He said “It’s the last honor I can give them in this life. And, I’d rather it be me than someone who wouldn’t honor them.” That is the kindest way I’ve ever heard the death “industry” put.

[@pineapplebaron2308]

Surprising that there aren't protocols in place to ensure that morticians don't have to handle cases of people they personally know (or know by association).

[@lesliebean4594]

@@pineapplebaron2308 It is rather surprising. There may be protocols in certain areas. I’m not really sure. In the first instance I think he was called by default because it is a very small town with few options. But, in the second instance if I remember correctly the funeral home he worked at was called specifically because he worked there.

[@DeannaL420]

That is powerful. Thanks to David. That is really sweet and thoughtful. He's right. I would feel the same way.

[@birdflipper]

David sounds like an extraordinarily compassionate person. I've experienced a lot of death starting with my mother's suicide at age 10. I remember one time in h.s. a girl that I was friends with was really upset about a bad grade she had received when all of a sudden she stopped and apologized, saying that she must sound silly to be that upset over something that I would likely not even be bothered by because I've been through so much. I told her yeah it probably wouldn't bother me but by comparison they are both equally as bad because that bad grade might be the worst thing she's ever been through, just as my mother's death what's the worst thing I've ever experienced.

[@lesliebean4594]

@@birdflipper You also sound like an extraordinarily compassionate person. I am so sorry for what you’ve been through with your mothers passing. It says a lot about you that you took that experience, and turned it into a positive. I have experienced a lot of loss myself, and I’ve learned that pain is universal. Though your emotional intelligence seems to be on a whole other level. Bless your beautiful soul for being kind and gracious to her in that moment. Bless her as well for acknowledging what you’ve been through. That warms my heart.

[@jqpublic3104]

When my mum passed away two years ago I insisted that it was a closed coffin at the funeral due to the amount of time that passed. My family did not seem to comprehend what time does to a loved one's body. I miss her every day, but I am grateful for the funeral home agreeing with me. Your last memory of a loved one should be the best possible if possible.

[@brownskinbeauty.]

This. I put off seeing my brother in the hospital because I wanted him to get better and in case he did pass (which he did...) I didn't want that to be my last memory with him. Sorry for your loss ❤️

[@meh.7539]

@@brownskinbeauty. that's so tough. I'm so sorry. Big internet-hugs.

[@abstergo1318]

the exact same situation happened to me with my dad, i feel u

[@Sarah-ty5ev]

I really regret looking at my grandma in her casket. After working in the medical field and seeing many people die in traumatic ways, I can really understand when people don’t want to see their loved ones like that. My last memory of my grandmother is horrifying.

[@katlynlacroix5261]

You're very smart, and your family should be grateful that their very last image of your mother isn't of her like that. Good job protecting them, and her memory

[@Pencilbox-lq6os]

I’m a doctor now but when I was a medical student, I did a 6 months placement in forensic pathology. We would do autopsies on 3-4 bodies at a time, side by side on different tables in the same room. I’ve always been a deep thinker and at some quiet moments I would look at these bodies, off all the different lives they’ve lived, different souls and all now in the same room, having THE most intimate, vulnerable and also violent act done to them. I cannot put into words what the 6 weeks were like, it’ll be too long, but it’s an experience I will never forget (just one I box away because..)

[@AcidOnTheStreet]

Months, or weeks? 🤔 But yeah, I wouldn't wanna do that.

[@NotLikeUs869]

It takes a special person to be able to do that type of work, hats off to you. 💯

[@lindembergl]

You mentioned first 6 months and then changed to 6 weeks. Are you really real or just another BS LIER?

[@Pencilbox-lq6os]

I meant months, and I’m a real doctor typing on my shift and slightly tearing up as I’m writing because of the memories. There’s no need to be harsh.

[@hugostiglitz5976]

You’d think a doctor would know what a “run on sentence” was

[@robelsac]

This informer series is outstanding. Kudos to the team behind it. And those willing to share these startling powerful testimonies.

[@rude4noreason]

Amazing stated brother 🙏🙏

[@Faith.M22]

🙏🙏🙏

[@anetakocisova1123]

I am binging on it like a little child with mouth open. thank you.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

"Death Industry; It deals with the thing, that nobody wants to deal with." That just about sums it up right there.

[@_RobBanks]

having open heart surgery is like being alive after an autopsy. i have nightmares every week after the experience. waking up after wards i was in so much pain. it is indescribable. well its like having your chest sawed open and butterflied. thats exactly what they do to you. its not a pleasant feeling. i will be on heavy meds for the remainder of my life. i am SO grateful to be alive, but i still spend most of my days relaxing inside. i just cant handle stress the same way anymore and it makes me shake violently and have thoughts of impending doom.. i am on my way to pick up meds right now. i hope i am able to be alive for a few more decades. but i dont want to live them suffering in pain. cherish your health and TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY! you only have one. imagine your body like a vehicle. now imagine a vehicle that you are given at 16. it can be your ultimate dream car. but you only get ONE VEHICLE for your life. now picture how well you are going to be taking care of that vehicle. you need it to run for a long time. now that is your body. but you cant fix your body like you can fix a vehicle. but you can take care of it with diet and exercise.

[@d180jnr]

Thank you for sharing that

[@TheTrulove18]

Damn that's deep man hope you can heal from that 1 day and never need them meds

[@nicolegevirtz9398]

Goodness, I never thought about this; trauma after life saving surgery. Thank you for sharing that. People should discuss this more.

[@CoopersHoopties]

Very well said

[@natedaugherty6889]

Are you saying you will need to be on heavy pain meds for the rest of your life because you had open heart surgery or were you talking about something else? Do you mind sharing why you had the surgery because if your in pain I am wondering if you might have what I do since open heart surgery is the only way to remove the entire pericardium and I have heard from a few people who had it that it was awful hell hearing your chest cracked open and ribs broken and the surgery was not worth and a few others said it was last resort as it is but it worked for them and they are cured of the pain. Just curious if you need to be on heavy pain meds long term what state you might be in and if you went to a known big hospital and if its a know heart doctor because when this first happened to be out of nowhere one night I was in perfect health at the time and could run miles every day and was on top of the world very close to making it into the top 1% with a few years at most and one night I just got pain so bad in my chest I thought I would die before I could get help and to make a very long story short i almost died in the ICU a few times before they found out what i had and there is no medication for it other that steroids and a med thats 200 years old is like literally poison to humans you have to take a tiny dose but 20% of people never recover and remain "recurrent" for life unless they have their pericardium removed totally as a last resort and one of the experts says that is the way to go because steroids ruin your body in 20 other ways and he is right after 6 years I am nearly dead from the pain of all the side effects I have from it and I havent been able to walk more than a few yards most days for 2 years and back now 3 years ago here in my state they showed the DEA putting 4 or 5 "good" doctors in handcuffs, taking their license and putting them in prison in order to scare every doctor in the state to abruptly stop giving any pain meds no matter your disease..age.. history or anything they all got scared and I went from being able to work, walk and have a life still to leaving the house only for doctor appts and I was even referred to palliative home care at 36 years old but every company who came here would say omg you need pain control and then they would call me the next day or sometimes later that day and say our doctors arent going to take on your case because your not old enough and they wont risk writing pain meds for you sorry or one said your not gonna die fast enough so they wont put their name on your prescriptions you need.. so I was litterally forced to either risk my life and try street fentynal for pain control or try methadone and act as if I was abusive to meds because your not allowed to take it from a clinc for pain .. and since I have never done a single street drug in my life my only option was methadone which didnt work for my pain really at all but I have stayed on it hoping adjusting would work or something but nothing has.. I am told there are a couple doctors out west who still treat people like humans but I have never seen anyone talk about open heart surgery and that pain before so i was curious. If you dont want to share any details i get it I just figured I would ask just in case it was something that offered hope!

[@BridgetteBentley]

I grew up around a funeral home, my dad owned it and was also a coroner. I’ve seen a lot. It desensitizes you, but also makes you grateful to be alive. Things people do to each other you wouldn’t believe

[@arleneeie]

You're so strong girl

[@lydiapetra1211]

Can you share some?

[@rosemaryedwards7239]

My late husband was an autopsy technician. I understand what this man goes through! God bless you! You help speak for the dead!

[@connorpeppermint8635]

If you don't mind me asking, how does their personality compare to the average person? I have a sibling who was in the marines and he developed a hyper awareness of the "big picture" that makes him feel alienated in a way from everyone else. Just wondering if that job does anything similar to people.

[@Olivia.october]

@@connorpeppermint8635 this is the best way I’ve ever heard this phenomenon explained. I have a chronic depression/anxiety due to multiple traumas I’ve lived through, including death situations, and a hyper awareness of “the big picture” is exactly how I would explain the way I feel. It definitely affects your personality and can feel alienating because almost everyone around you doesn’t actively understand the seriousness behind life.

[@connorpeppermint8635]

@@Olivia.october when you've seen how low humanity can get, it can seem like everything else is insignificant. Its hard to care about the gripes of Americans when you come back from a place that only knows war and instability.

[@stephanietribuna8591]

I have seen 3 autopsies (I work in a hospital setting). I saw my first two at the age of 18. I was even friends with someone who worked in the morgue who would show me interesting things, like a bullet to the brain. I was endlessly fascinated. No fainting!

[@Andydandy7]

Such a fucking crazy job, but someone has to do it. Shoutout to this guy for sharing his stories!

[@samsonsoturian6013]

In some Arab countries, these men are called ghouls. Ghoul means demon, but slang variations apply the term to anyone whose career involves death (hitmen, gravediggers, morticians, etc).

[@JinxMarie1985]

I couldn't imagine. I almost passed out at an open casket funeral... while I don't mind seeing Cadavers used for science.

[@BigEvil99]

EXACTLY! someone has to do it, and i salute the people that do for the sake of justice for the deceased.

[@numbnumbjuice7296]

This society has turn death into a business

[@samsonsoturian6013]

@@numbnumbjuice7296 not if you know anything

[@cynisteria]

I found a dead body once. I agree with the smell being indescribable. There is nothing quite like dead human stench in my opinion. I called the police and helped them locate the body. The saddest part was talking to the victims dad. He was crying intensely on the phone telling me he was so grateful that his child is no longer missing, but found. Definitely changed my life forever. Life is so fragile.

[@latinaanderson7700]

How does a dead body stay undiscovered for months at a hotel? Was there literally nobody that ever went in to clean the rooms? How did that particular room go that long without being given out to another guest? Very strange.

[@LaserRanger15]

A lot of those residential hotels don't have maids. The guy probably paid up for several weeks.

[@brandoncooke6564]

Lol, tell me you really don't know what kind of hotel he is talking about? When he mentioned it, my mind went immediately to "fond" memories of a couple seedy hotels in the tenderloin in San Francisco, and I go, yep. I can see that happening.

[@stephanietribuna8591]

Well, apparently easier than we would think. People don't want to get involved.

[@BrandonGraham-pz9ey]

But commenting about it, no matter how random. Isn't?

[@Xainfinen]

Ever since I learned about the darkest professions that were out there as a kid, I've had compassion, respect and gratitude for those who exercise them. Not a month go by without thinking about them.

[@Camilleillustrates]

My hope is that one day all the workers in this field will have access to free crisis/trauma counseling. They need to get it out in a healthy way. They’re braver than I’ll ever be

[@pineapplebaron2308]

Amen. Same goes for 911 operators (there's a great piece in this series about that profession if you haven't seen it already) and first responders as a whole. Mental health is just as important as physical health and we don't do a great job of making either accessible.

[@igorknown8608]

surely they do

[@MPPG663]

One day these workers will have to find new professions, because we won't need them anymore (Revelation 21:3,4).

[@Moonkin444]

Damn, I work as a psych nurse in germany and gladly we have free trauma counseling, it’s sad that’s not available for everyone who works in fields like this

[@lajoswinkler]

That should already come free with the job. You don't buy personal protection equipment yourself - your employer does. Same thing with mental health - employers need to ensure you get it.

[@lisac3577]

I recently retired after 17 plus years as a deputy coroner. After doing hundreds of scene investigations and being involved in as many autopsies, I can say it does gradually change you over the years. Since most people never see what I have seen or have done what I have had to do there really isn't anyone to talk to who "gets it". Definitely a difficult job at times, but looking back I'm glad I was able to help so many people over the years.

[@LiberatedNotes]

Thank you for your service, truly

[@mpmassacre91]

I'm an exterminator and work in high crime areas I have personally found 56 bodies in many states of decomp and many different deaths but out of 56 at least 30 were murdered the worst I seen was a person who was eviscerated that was kinda shocking. Suicide in bathtubs is also nasty its a tub of human soup and it smells horrible.

[@bluntfruntac9981]

I can't imagine being the person that has to reach in there and pull the plug on the bath water. Geez what a disturbing thought. I mean maybe they would send in a robot.

[@Tarasaurus13]

Wait, just as an exterminator?? 😭 You just stumbled upon random bodies? How?

[@tallicagirl]

I bet they can't even just pull the drain stopper cuz it's biohazard medical waste n shouldn't go down the pipes.

[@Allen667sjja]

@@Tarasaurus13 he exterminated them, duh

[@Petitedelight87K]

@@Allen667sjjaI was thinking about rodents and insects too. It makes sense now..

[@shivvWhore]

I study forensic psychology and every pathologist I've ever met has a cracking sense of humour, I suppose you would have to or you would go mad/depressed.

[@electricfeel9501]

I met a pathologist and he said seeing dead bodies doesn't really affect him and it's an easy job for him. He was a real cool guy too

[@FunkyRezable]

I've been an EMT and a Nurse for almost a decade. Since 1 year ago I've become a mortician. People always find pretty strange when I say that I actually laugh a lot at the job with co-workers. Never laughed at the corpses, of course, but finding humour in every thing it's actually something you do on instinct.

[@gggghhgggghbb]

I am getting nauseous just listening to him, cannot imagine in any world doing that job hats off to this guy. 👍

[@ahhwe-any7434]

I'm pregnant watching this stuff. I cry on the inside. I'd watch this unpregnant tho. I dont think I'm all that fascinated w/ death. But life in general is pretty interesting. I'm not registered to the state yet but I had to put in some hrs. Looking at ppl in facilities alone was already plenty enough. We covered the post mortem stuff watching a video, & it was on our to do list but we never experienced it. Anywho, the fragile... before hand can already be a bit much bc its like do u need my help or nah? Bc aside from ur ego & precious emos, the facts remain. You're not looking too good. I do believe u need help (& I'm sorry but not alotta ppl r actually up to dealing w/ this...) & it low key makes me tad. Toe toe tad. Me trying to push my hubby out of slaving physical labor is like, him: but I don't wanna see any being die. & ... 🤷🏻‍♀️ idk bruh. It's life?!!

[@nerd26373]

We are deeply intrigued by social issues such as this one. This gives us an in-depth look into what it's really like behind dissecting bodies. There's always darkness to it that we could never ignore.

[@357SWAGNUM_MAGA_X]

You're my favorite NPC sophie

[@artcooldude6711]

among

[@yummygobblegobble3769]

Shut up, Faendal

[@wyntje83]

who's we? bots?

[@grzyp4582]

Amogus

[@brownskinbeauty.]

Lost my oldest sibling earlier this year to covid and to see him go from a big, strong guy like Thanos, to a small, frail person after pneumonia and some other medical emergencies, it was heart breaking... The first time I seen him I cried the whole time because I couldn't believe how he went from knowing his name and where he was to being on a ventillator, unable to speak. Last time I seen him before the services they were transporting him to the morgue for his evaluation... I always wondered what happened to the body after all of this and it helps bring me some closure. I wish he would have touched on cremation a bit, but this was still really insightful.

[@Sarah-ty5ev]

I’m very sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing ❤

[@auburnrose9534]

I am so sorry. May he rest in peace

[@angelinanar7522]

My condolences to you and your family on behalf of your brother. I hope you are able to find some peace in your grief. I send my love.

[@Waroftheworldsz]

Most autopsies aren’t performed unless the cause of death is suspicious. Doctors likely knew what killed your brother through his medical diagnosis as less than 5% of deceased people who die in hospitals receive an autopsy - unless requested by family. The main reason is because nobody pays for an autopsy, but also because modern technological advancements have allowed us to see death more clearly. Whereas before the 1970’s - causes of death were highly unknown at the time, as such autopsies were often performed on 50% or more deceased patients. In recent years scientists and engineers have been working on a few machines that allow us to perform digitized autopsies. That’s also why before the 1970’s autopsies were often performed because MRI technology was just barely entering the stage alongside the CT scanner a few years later in 1972. It allows for more than just scanning the interior of the body, but you can also build complex 3D models of the body, removing skin, muscles, bone and so on with far greater ease than simply slicing someone open - and this has been greatly improved in recent years. They in fact did this to my mother when she had two brain aneurysms (she’s still alive and has fully recovered) but they built a 3D model of her heart to understand how the surgery would affect it. Through it they could see every vein, every artery and were able to literally deconstruct her heart in a colored 3D model. Since the 70’s this technology has improved with the use of AI which might be able to determine future causes of death faster and more reliably than invasive human means as autopsies are only 70% to 80% accurate in determining cause of death. AI would be able to examine the body in far greater detail and in a more timely manner - allowing for an increase in that statistic. I think this tech is fantastic as it preserves the Humanity and dignity of the deceased - while also allowing us to determine cause of death without invasive means. I am truly sorry for your loss, having lost myself - but take solace in the fact that he might not have received an actual autopsy. There are some “autopsies” that are referred to as “background autopsies” which refer to examining exactly what happened at the hospital and what likely led to cause of death. It doesn’t take slicing someone open to understand how they died if they presented to the emergency room with a known disease. We have gone from a CT or MRI scan being so expense its unfathomable to them literally being performed every-time you present to the ER. It would not surprise me that in the future that we (already do) use that tech in more integrated fashion.

[@coalitionofcommoncanadians5651]

do you know if he took the jab(s)? Just curious as I do not think the flu kills unless very weak very old very young.. was he 70+ yr old? IF he took jabs, then oh well, I am sorry for your loss sister

[@lguevara7865]

I worked a few years as a morgue tech and i would say the smell of a proper decomp is so much worse than animals. It ruined certain foods for me that to this day. Encountering diseases that there was no medical records for was something you just had to put in the back of your mind. As well as, decedents with comunicable diseases thru blood. You are always careful but sometimes things happen that you weren’t prepared for and getting spattered with blood was part of it. We all had a good sense of humor but cutting babies and children was especially difficult. You’d be ok one moment and of out nowhere while at home or anywhere just get overcome with emotion and start uncontrollably crying remembering their faces. He is absolutely correct about the evil you see. Sometimes it’s unimaginable. I felt the most for the suicides, some truly saw no way out and didn’t get help they needed. There’s so much more to this that isn’t covered here but all around decent description. So many more people involved too that go unthanked, like body removal, law enforcement, detectives, the doctors of course and sometimes the office and administrative staff.

[@anitaknight3915]

What did you do in order to emotionally get through it those years? Do you learn to dissociate or compartmentalize your emotions? I'd imagine it affects your psyche and personal life. As a therapist, I'd heard so much horrible traumatic things that take a toll emotionally, therefore I can't imagine how you guy's cope viewing/working on bodies who died in violent ways.

[@janettesweet6087]

Medication, drugs, food may be what makes a difference. I came across a dead hedgehog once. My ex had a friend with rotten smelling feet.

[@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645]

@@anitaknight3915 i dissociated.... I worked for a coroner's office from 2010-2012

[@anitaknight3915]

@@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645 that was your brain shielding/protecting you from all that trauma and emotional distress. It's such a hard but sacred job with dignity to do. Bless you 🙏

[@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645]

@@anitaknight3915 I think I also diassociated as a kid when my older male cousin molested me.

[@SheenHunter-SeattleFreeze]

I found my deceased house mate after a couple weeks. No one listened to me because I thought something was wrong. They had to cut her out of the floor after that much decay. And the smell is truly something I'll never forget. It haunts you. I hope most people never experience it. RIP Kara

[@whitejazz100]

How did she die?

[@SheenHunter-SeattleFreeze]

Overdose

[@not_your_babby_daddy]

​@@SheenHunter-SeattleFreezeI knew before I read your comment 😮. I swear

[@Veryperceptivecat]

A guest overstays his night at a cheap motel and nobody comes knocking... for months? 😅

[@nevam333]

I know right?!!

[@ally9114]

I wonder if he paid ahead?

[@tom45m1le]

U can have permament tenants in hotels too

[@grmpEqweer]

Probably paid in advance. Poor dude.

[@slickrick2420]

Sounds like cap. Hotel service would've noticed

[@GeneralLeia]

Grateful that there are caring people looking after victims of violent crimes 😢

[@jasonjewell1667]

My best friend died a decomposed death. He was not found for a week in his car at a mall parking lot. It was nearly 120 degrees in vehicles that week. Don't do drugs kids.

[@celty5858]

I’m sorry to hear that.

[@jasonjewell1667]

@@celty5858 Thanks for the kind words. Just the reality of making poor choices. I wish he would not have , But this is not the life of wishes.

[@Cakez253]

Much respect to the people who deal with the dead. We are all so sheltered from this and have no idea.. its so interesting to hear their experiences.

[@erinpickles]

This profession is so hidden and not given enough credit. Mad respect for doing what some may say is one of the hardest parts of bringing justice to the descendants.

[@MrDevilish]

This......THIS...was the best interview I've ever seen in my life to this day at the age of 46... Generally, when it comes to dealing with death. My eyes were stuck on the tv the whole time I watched this. I listened to this guy very carefully. I needed this. Unbiased. Truthful. And to the point. This dude can hide his identity and be himself behind a mask that will not shame him in the future and explain his point of view.

[@Ajm833]

I volunteered at a med( coroner office) examiner once, and helped with the autopsies that day. I cried the entire night. I wouldn’t describe what I saw but it was traumatizing. I’m still interested in forensic but that day was a lot for me

[@chellapetrelli160]

My sister who is an undertaker and embalmer used to share with us all these crazy stories regarding her line of work. Although she loves what she does, it also takes a toll physically, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually at times. I saw a comment where someone said that every funeral director they'd met had a cackling sense of humour, and that's true, most of them do.

[@anitaknight3915]

It'd be interesting to hear what it's like for those who work in embalming and cremation. I'd imagine it's incredibly difficult mentally and emotionally.

[@icenote1591]

Damn I looked at the average salary of an autopsy technician and they DEFINITLEY do NOT get paid enough for what they are doing.

[@cyanofelis]

Definitely not. :(

[@badassmomofteens4611]

True...around 2,000-3,000 a month?

[@vvolfbelorven7084]

We as humans die but humanity keeps on living. That is one of the best consolations I have heard so far regarding death. We must pass on the baton Happy holidays everybody!

[@sammynatal6471]

Anyone who helps bring justice to the family of a murdered victim,in my opinion is a hero. God bless you and your family my friend. Keep up the amazing work you do.

[@jordank566]

I spent 3.5 years as a funeral counselor or director, almost went into a position as an autopsy assistant Crazy jobs man

[@rosenaqua]

This is one job you can never pay me enough to do. Thank you to all of those in the death industry past and present that carry this unfathomable burden for all of us 🙏

[@Remhad]

These people really don’t get enough respect and recognition. Anyone that has to deal with the darkest side of our nature is truly incredible.

[@callamastia]

_"they had lives"_ the guy performing my autopsy will not have to worry about that one 🤓

[@andromeda1903]

lol same

[@element5092]

Do something to make the most of today, no one is promised tomorrow.

[@callamastia]

@@element5092 good advice. ima go rub one out then get chick fil a.

[@element5092]

@@callamastia That's the spirit! 🙃

[@zen7RZ]

_Remember kids, respect all jobs. Because while YOU can never imagine doing it, someone has to._

[@maynardj.keenan8957]

This was awesome VICE. You guys don’t always knock it out of the park but when you guys do; it’s absolutely incredible.

[@rhiannoncharney9106]

My boyfriend is a funeral director. During his internship he ended up doing a removal for his own father. Embalmed him and prepared him for services. Utmost respect to anyone who works in the death industry. I don’t know how he does it.

[@sillystephys7123]

Funeral arranger here. It’s not only difficult to unsee a badly decomposed body, but it’s even harder to unknow it

[@kevinschili8263]

As a Paramedic, I do death certifications quite often. There are some smells and sights burned into my brain forever. I have such a high respect for anyone in the death industry, no way I could deal with that day in and day out.

[@zacharygottlieb-hf8bt]

Thanks for doing that job we all appreciate you

[@mimid6354]

As an ex funeral arranger I can only imagine what he has seen in this line of work

[@upcycledscraps513]

Being a deputy coroner, I have to document and take pictures of autopsies. Also I have to respond to the scene for removal. Not an easy job, but investigative part of the job is pretty interesting.

[@Herewearenowentertainus]

As a licensed funeral director almost two decades, this man has not told one lie here. It’s not for everyone.

[@raynarose5429]

I'm a mortuary science student studying to be a funeral director/embalmer. I've done interning and your first cases will stay with you for sure. It helps that the professors stress the importance of mental health and taking care of yourself. Yes, what we see can be a bit much. We do this all so the family has the chance to say goodbye to their loved ones. Funerals are not for the dead but for the living.

[@kittendream6564]

His last statement about people being open rings so true. I've seen a video where a man damn near completely eviscerated a woman's body, but the most unnerving thing was seeing how hollow the human body is when it's emptied. There's just nothing..

[@Sarah-ty5ev]

I really appreciate anyone who does this job or jobs like it. You have my respect. Thank you for doing such a hard job.

[@PennyJackson123]

I’ve also been fascinated with death ever since I was a child. Life and death are equally relevant. There is no life without death, and vice versa. Every time I would openly say that I was watching crime documentaries or something very morbid, then people would call me crazy. “Why do you fill your head with those morbid things?” Well, it’s the only way I can process and prepare myself for the inevitable. It’s so odd how the majority of people are in denial about death being just as relevant as life itself. If all humans have an individual expiration date, then it’s only logical to me that we should try to explore what that means too. Existence, and ceasing to exist. Life, and death. I would have never wanted a job like that, but I would have definitely wanted to watch a tv show or documentary series with this guy talking in details about his work.

[@Lahpani]

Exactly, I just have this huge fascination about death and I always thought it was weird. But atleast, It’s good to know that there’s someone out there who thinks like me.

[@catandduck]

Yeah we'll all die one day. The only question is when. And how. I just hope it won't be too painful :(

[@nl5476]

There's no such Happiness without Sadness,,, that's the rules of life.

[@ilykellyy]

exactly, meditation is preparation for death and a lot of people need to understand that death is as common as life. the moment you are alive is the moment ur life clock starts ticking with an unknown timer. life is duality , one can not live without the another.

[@Ash01010]

​@@ilykellyy🤣😂 meditation is preparation for death? where did you read this?

[@AutisticBoy2016]

Respect, man! I cannot imagine the amount of mental strength needed to do this job. You are truly a brave man with a huge sense of goodness.

[@Midsummers_night_dream]

I must say, these are indeed the most interesting pieces vice has ever done...in my opinion ..... it's too raw and it perfectly resolves all those enigmas we try solving in our heads.

[@robelsac]

Agreed, this series is exceptional. In content and format. These are some powerful testimonies

[@jasonlam8243]

I love his comment about how he is helping with getting justice, without someone like him doing this job, we probably wouldn't be able to solve many crimes. Thank you sir.

[@darcychedolce1757]

literally NEVER stop making this Informer series! I'm hooked and developing so much new found respect for these people and their positions in this world.

[@sqldrop]

imagine being one of these guys and finding a phallic object as cause of death

[@BigRevenge]

This man has seen dead children from abusive parents, hats off the ptsd must be there

[@macymack5684]

Hats off to you all for this field. I wanted to be in a forensic field but sadly my grades in school were not good and i didn’t push myself to finish college 😢 takes a special person to be able to compartmentalize this of work 💜

[@michaelobrien5891]

“What does it mean to be a self-conscious animal? The idea is ludicrous, if it is not monstrous. It means to know that one is food for worms" -Ernest Becker

[@VeronicaVonxo]

Such a good book.

[@Dandidandelion]

I've been in a cadaver lab, held human organs and dissected a variety of different things from pigs to sheep brains to cats. It was strange, but I'd never say I was grossed out by those experiences. On the other hand... The smell of decomposing bodies is atrocious. I've had to scrape liquified, putrid mush and bones off a surface on more than one occasion. There's an instinctive, primal terror in seeing such things. It isn't supposed to be glorious when someone is eviscerated, and it's part of the reason why I respect the heck out of the people who do this sort of thing for a living.

[@tammya5403]

I have too much respect for this man and what he does for those wrongfully murdered.

[@Yunikorn149]

He’s so real for this

[@vannahmae7413]

real

[@niara6]

I remember i watched an autopsy KZbin video which was viral back in 2010 or something, i couldn't sleep after watching that. I still have some flashbacks of that video. Hats off to those who deal with it daily.

[@MusicProducerGameDeveloper]

the dead that video still around that one with the child lord have mercy

[@AB-un4io]

I admire this man and anyone who does this type of work. As well as crime scene cleaners. Bless them all! Because it cannot be easy. Thank you, sir, for sharing this information.

[@Joescuderia]

I wouldn’t have balls to do his job.

[@dariamorgendorffer7813]

Listening to this... It is incredible what people can do to each other. Truly sad.

[@TheOneHamster]

Hopefully this job pays well, you deserve it.

[@lguevara7865]

Depends, in what state or country, but typically no. No where near as much as you’d think. I was paid just over minimum.

[@mskatonic2124]

I want to thank this man for the work he does. Hang in there and bless you.

[@yungjoemighty879]

*This is one of the best series vice has ever done. Real and honest.*

[@athenadiana5295]

As usual a great contribution to the community! Very honors to this man.

[@dan32one44]

You have to be born for this job…respect

[@exoticverify637]

always wanted some insight of what kinda job and how does it affect you when it comes to having something like this to deal with everyday

[@AuDHD99]

I know I would likely be overwhelmed and end up very mentally ill doing this job, so I just have to say thank you to people like this and express my massive respect for their strength and dedication.

[@dajourlivingston27]

I give props to this guy for doing this type of job, because I couldn’t stomach doing that. Especially seeing little children.

[@juggalo4life247mfrs]

I don't know how people can do this job.i really love horror movies,but to see the aftermath of a crime in real life is terrorizing!alot of time coroner's don't get the respect that they deserve.

[@susanpage8315]

I have friends whose job it is to pick up deceased people. It ranges from car accidents to bodies found after a long time. I can’t imagine having that job!

[@anitaknight3915]

I can't imagine either what it's like to pick up bodies and clean crime scenes. It would have to be so difficult and drive people to alcoholism.

[@Aly9315]

​@anitaknight3915 yeah, I wonder if they have nightmares about it

[@miask]

I’ve got a strong stomach. I’ve been in a medical school morgues and watched an autopsy, your description of the body’s blood, etc nearly made me sick!

[@garrettq1977]

Excellent report. Thanks whiever you are for speaking and for the work you do.

[@aterriblefate5699]

Bless this guy and I hope he can find help.

[@cosmikgazer]

I have a lot of PTSD for many different instances, but I don’t think anything was more traumatic for me than going to an open casket funeral. There’s probably a lot of desensitization to do a job like this. Probably even disassociation.

[@xDentDeLionx]

Every culture does death differently. Some people prop their loved ones up and some even have them mummified and take them out every so often to party with the family.

[@Adidas211_]

@@xDentDeLionx 😮

[@Rose07242]

my uncle had passed away about three years ago due to a failed liver I believe, and when my mom had to go to the funeral she said in his open casket the stench and the way he looked was so horrific for her and everybody else 💔

[@oliviamefi1187]

F that was so disturbing to hear, but kinda fascinating in a sickly way 😢Blessings to all who have chosen this field of work. 😮

[@SaD_kNiFeYT]

Simply amazing 👏 . Vice documentary are always so real and informative.

[@truecynic1270]

Wow. I'm speechless and awed by not only this gentleman Informer's intelligence, wisdom, compassion, empathy coupled with incredible intellectual strength , abilities and insight but, in awe as well the physical capabilities, skills and talents which this gentleman must also have. Wow (And this refers to ALL those with experience in this field and line of work)

[@smallbear_9080]

I wish this was longer video I was really getting into it … make a longer version please

[@zxdith]

That story about the motel guy was horrific, I respect people who do this, they have more will to do this then I ever could.

[@kristenthomas3985]

An unsavory but necessary business, thank you for your hard work.

[@chrmartube]

Thanks or doing what you do man 🙏. Keep up the good work!

[@stefand1254others]

i usually never get moved by anything, but I have to say this mans job I can never do. no fkn way

[@shirleybarrett7630]

I'm sorry you have to go through this. I doubt it's an easy job. Thumbs up for what you do!!!!

[@mirandatowler4110]

My father advised me not to see my brother one last time at his funeral. Unfortunately, I was on a school trip outside the country when he passed. It had been a number of days by the time I returned. I’m glad I took my dad’s advice because my memories of my brother are only when he was happy and healthy. RIP Johnny 2007-2017 ❤🕊️

[@Damian-or-Dallas]

Rip, he must have been so young, I hope you have been doing well

[@NotoriousEmu]

I studied to become a funeral director/embalmer as my dad did before me, but here in Canada, they rely on internships rather than having a mortuary school. Its a lot harder to get a position as the wait time can be years and years. I remember reading the materials and going online to numb myself to it all so not a lot shocks me anymore and I am a very death positive person as it is. However, no matter how used to it you are, it will always wear on you at some point. I remember a few cases my dad pointed out that still bug him to this day. As for myself, I eventually secured an internship/position at a local funeral home but it was a 2 year wait until I could start. I still wish I had have pursued it but life changes and I ended up working for the prison system instead.

[@anitaknight3915]

Are there many mortuary schools out there? Why such the long wait and difficulty getting a job? I bet you'd have been amazing at that career and have stories about working in prison system.

[@steel4366]

I went to a live autopsy for my human anatomy studies a few months ago. It takes a certain type of person be able to do that job, and I’ve got a lot of respect for it.

[@royalvartist]

I was briefly an assistant at a funeral home and I became well acquainted with both the directors and first care team. Each of their views on the deceased were different and for me I always give them my fullest and deepest respect in the deceased's presence. Whether that be during a funeral service, if they're naked on the table before or after makeup, or even buried in the ground. Not that I 'love' working with and around death but it personally keeps me at ease that despite truly evil people causing the deaths of these people, there are truly kind and wonderful people to help (sometimes literally) stitch back up the deceased for one final celebration of life with their family, and to let their surviving loved ones know they and their deceased are in good hands.

[@Lizizle]

This was interesting, but that background sound/music was unnecessary...

[@parttimehuman]

There's no reason for this guy to hide his identity. They're just trying to create an air of intrigue.

[@parttimehuman]

@@MrBlack-vg8rv It's the format of these vice segments. I think it's far more likely the producers are like "we want you to do this thing, but you have to put on this mask." Usually the people talking have done illegal things so it doesn't seem as forced and makes way more sense to hide identities.

[@kalui96]

I think that's just the little theme/gimmick with this series

[@nevardreik]

Yeah, sadly this gimmick just removes the credibility of this interview.

[@LaserRanger15]

There might be something in his employment contract about speaking to the public, who knows. Or maybe he doesn't tell everyone what he does for a living and doesn't want freaks contacting him.

[@sarahking4993]

If he hadn’t been anonymous he may not have been as candid about some things like playing music and making jokes. Some people might find that upsetting and disrespectful, even though you can see how it would be necessary to get through it without being crushed. Certainly not as necessary as when people are describing illegal acts, though.

[@ethereal8731]

Wow he’s very insightful 😮I couldn’t imagine doing this kind of job. Kudos to him

[@LaserRanger15]

Man, how hard would this job be. I admire the guy for telling these gruesome stories but also mentioning that the goal of solving a crime is a driving factor.

[@lateblossom]

I would have to say this series itself is pretty morbid, but we have a pretty endless amount of topics to do this on. I never want this series to end.

[@hornox4life]

The smell is overwhelming, it almost physically stops you.