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Las Vegas Medical Examiner, Consultant for 'CSI,' to Speak at WIU Nov. 7
October 24, 2011
MACOMB, IL - - Forensic pathologist Gary Telgenhoff, who has served as a consultant on the hit TV shows "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Bones"—and whose presentations have been described as "educational, humorous, dark and macabre"—will speak at Western Illinois University's Macomb campus Monday, Nov. 7, as part of the University Theme Speaker Series.
Known as "Dr. T," Telgenhoff works as the deputy medical examiner for the Clark County Coroner's Office in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to serving as a forensics consultant for the popular TV shows, Telgenhoff has served as a consultant for a number of authors, has appeared in an anti-drug public announcement describing the use of Ecstacy as the sole cause of death of a young woman, and has appeared on programs ranging from "Nancy Grace" to "Mummy Road Show."
Telgenhoff will speak at 7 p.m. in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The event is open free to the public. His appearance ties in with the University-wide theme of "Science and Technology: Discover, Innovate, Create."
According to his official press bio, "Dr. T" sees approximately 1,000 bodies annually, 450 of which he autopsies. Of these cases, 45 are homicides. His presence is often required in court cases for testimony regarding his findings and determination of cause and manner of death.
Telgenhoff has 16 years of training and 11 years of experience in the forensics field. After completing a year of medical school at Michigan State University, he served five years of pathology residency in Ohio before relocating to Las Vegas.
In addition to this year's theme focusing on science and technology, Western Illinois University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in forensic chemistry, and is one of only six institutions in the country offering such a degree at the undergraduate level. The WIU Department of Chemistry also offers an integrated bachelor's and master's degree program for outstanding students to complete both degrees within a five-year period.
For more information about the presentation, contact the WIU Office of Student Activities at (309) 298-3232.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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