Learning how to deal with dead bodies

Jmd Wisconsin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:00:52 GMT

Having just lost a 15 y/o son tragically in a MVA,I guess I am one of those who dreaded the day when officers showed up in my driveeway,& the coroner visits..It is them doing there,job but doesn't make the situation any easier.

Learning how to deal with dead bodies

Buford Pennington, Milledgeville, Ga. — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:10:43 GMT

I was amazed at the story "Learning how to deal w/dead bodies." I think everyone associated w/it did a great job and made me proud to be an American Veteran. I didn't do anything during my 7yrs on active duty during the '50s but I did work w/DOD and Graves Registration for 72 straight hours during a terrible plane crash in the "Black Forest" of Germany so I can appreciate just a little bit of what was in the program. I'd almost forgotten about the incident but a DOD Official was nice enough to "commend" me in assisting him in his duties. Again, thank you for the program and it was well done and most informative.

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Patricia, Radcliff, KY — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:02:00 GMT

I watched Dataline's "Learning how to deal w/dead bodies" with a knot in my stomach. I have had the unfortunate experience of meeting Coroner Lee and having to deal with the office of Louisville's Medical Examiner. I listen carefully waiting to here the name Dr. Amy Burrows. Dr. Burrows performed the autopsy on my son. She was professional and very compassionate. She responded to every email and call that I placed to the medical examiner's office. Seeing Chief Medical Examiner Tracey Corey breakdown during the interview shows how much she and the other medical examiners care for the families affecting by the loss of a loved one.

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Lauren Dang, Clifton, VA — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:37:07 GMT

Would you please air this again. I missed watching it on Monday night. THank you

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Bonita Hickman, NJ — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:45:51 GMT

I missed watching this episode on Monday; could you please air this again?

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Jason Hardin County, Ky — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:56:14 GMT

I was a friend of Roy Jeffries. I am glad this aired to show people the senseless murder that happened. Clayton Kerr got 20 years for it but Savannah is possibly getting out next month.

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Lissette Bixler — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:22:04 GMT

Could you please air this show again.Thank you.

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T. TARRANT — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:17:20 GMT

COULD YOU PLEASE AIT THIS EPISODE AGAIN PLEASE!!!!!

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Dian Tucker, Calhoun, Ga — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:40:57 GMT

Thank you for an informative program. It really helps to know the medical examiners office does care about the dead and the families left behind.

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mary adams owensboro ky. — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:24:06 GMT

would you please air this again? i missed it due to the pain med. i fell asleep- thank all of you for the way you inform us and educate us at the same time.

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Margaret Brown, Buffalo, Kentucky — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:19:50 GMT

I am Roy Jeffries' mother and I would like to thank the Kentucky medical examiner's office for all the kindness that they have shown to Roy and our family.

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Keiko — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:13:21 GMT

May 24,2004
My 17 yr old future Havard college student was tradgically killed on a dangerous road in CT. State law gave her an autposy in Farmington CT, when she left there she arrived at the funeral home in RI which is more than an hour away. When I saw her after the accident she was not sewn back together, That was extremely.....how do I say how that effected my life. I felt so violated. And I did not understand how professionals could let her travel to the funeral home in that manner.Is there no compassion in the morgue? although It was a terrible experience for me, it made mem think of handling people with love after there passing. I wrote the examiner and let them know I did not appreciate, there work. and the results were perfect. Please have compassion with the bodies, it I could stand it myself I would give each family the utmost respect.

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F. R. McClanahan — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:23:20 GMT

Please air this again...I missed it, but everyone is talking about it...

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Jennifer Rene' Phillips Kimper KY — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:51:58 GMT

Please air the story on the murder of Roy Marshal Jeffries. Roy was a great person and he did not deserve to die. His family does not deserve the hell they have been put through. I worry everyday about his mother, stepfather, sister and five neices and nephews.

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Margaret Brown, Buffalo, Kentucky — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:15:02 GMT

My son's murder is still foremost in our minds. We recently attended a parole hearing for Savannah Meeks,who claims that she merely held the flashlight for Clayton Kerr while he buried his Roy's body, and she was passed over for parole for another year. She is currently serving her sentence at the Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women in PeeWee Valley, KY. Clayton Kerr is serving his sentence at Luther Luckett Corectional Complex in LaGrange, KY. We have been told through the grapevine of Ms. Meeks and Mr. Kerr's friends that Mr. Kerr has received 2 beatings from his cellmates due to his arrogant attitude. I hope that there are more beatings to come. The Ky medical examiners have been most helpful in answering our questions. I wish the Kentucky State Police would be so accomodating. They. the KSP, continue to tell us that our son's murder case is open and we, therefore, are not entitled to a copy of the investigative report, including the confession tapes, or my son's personal effects recoverd at the crime scene. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we push forth to find some justice for Roy and closure for ourselves. Margaret Brown

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bob baker hodgenvilly ky — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:04:01 GMT

hey i am a friend of clayton kerrs in i thank roy got what he got ok....an he has not had any beatin in jail. ok

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Ashley Riggs, Elizabethtown,KY — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:54:11 GMT

I was a close friend of Roy's. I want to thank the Louisville medical examiners staff for handling Roy's case in such a dignified manner. They relieved some of my fears by concluding Roy had not been buried alive. We all searched for him, I thought he would be somewhere I could reach and save him. He was the sweetest person you could have ever met; he knew how to calm your heart. God had a special plan for Roy, and I know he's fulfilling it now. May God be with Margaret and the family. The family will always be in my prayers.

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Becky, Upton Ky — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:17:13 GMT

I didn't know Roy personally, but I knew of him for awhile. I remember seeing the flyers around town, and I was hoping he would be found just hanging out somewhere. Then I heard the horrible news about his senseless death. I think the medical examiners did a very respectful job. My heart goes out to his family.

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Jen Connett, Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:41:25 GMT

My condolences go out to Roy's family. Savannah Meeks is my cousin, and I was appauled when I heard the news. I want to apologize for the pain and suffering Clayton and Savannah caused you and your family. Their actions are beyond anything I thoguht Savannah was capable of, but apparently I was wrong. And again, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

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Damon, Louisville, KY — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:02:04 GMT

I went to high school with Kerr. He was insane. He was always getting in fights and acting like a baphoon. This didn't surprise me at all. I feel bad for Roy's family, Kerr is scum.