Dr. Judy Melinek
@drjudymelinek.bsky.social
Forensic pathologist & coauthor with TJ Mitchell @workingstiff.bsky.social of Working Stiff & Jessie Teska Mysteries 🔎💀🔬
❤️ & 🔄 DON’T mean I endorse/agree.
❤️ & 🔄 DON’T mean I endorse/agree.
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Opinion | Gene Hackman's Death: How the Mystery Unfolded
Determining time of death can help inform the cause of death
www.medpagetoday.com
My most recent OpEd about Gene Hackman’s death investigation. Via @medpagetoday.bsky.social @gfriedman.bsky.social www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/work...
So proud of my coleagues who advocate and work with government for gun violence prevention #thisisourlane #gunviolence www.wglt.org/local-news/2...
Bloomington council gets final commission recommendations on gun violence
A little more than two years after its creation, a Bloomington city commission has presented a final report of recommendations for improving community safety and reducing gun violence.
www.wglt.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
So proud of my coleagues who advocate and work with government for gun violence prevention #thisisourlane #gunviolence www.wglt.org/local-news/2...
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99 Ways to Die & How to Avoid Them has been chosen as a Next Big Idea Club must-read title for January 2026‼️
The Next Big Idea Club selects the most anticipated books of the year, by the leading thinkers in the world!💡 📚
@nextbigidea.bsky.social
The Next Big Idea Club selects the most anticipated books of the year, by the leading thinkers in the world!💡 📚
@nextbigidea.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:52 AM
99 Ways to Die & How to Avoid Them has been chosen as a Next Big Idea Club must-read title for January 2026‼️
The Next Big Idea Club selects the most anticipated books of the year, by the leading thinkers in the world!💡 📚
@nextbigidea.bsky.social
The Next Big Idea Club selects the most anticipated books of the year, by the leading thinkers in the world!💡 📚
@nextbigidea.bsky.social
Check this out friends! Worth a pre-order!
It’s the 1st day of the countdown to the release of my book: 💀99 Ways to Die and How to Avoid Them! (Pre-order now)
In order to celebrate, I’ll be sharing ☠️99 ways in 99 days, releasing a "fun fact" from a chapter every day until the book is released. 🎉
#99Waysin99Days
In order to celebrate, I’ll be sharing ☠️99 ways in 99 days, releasing a "fun fact" from a chapter every day until the book is released. 🎉
#99Waysin99Days
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Check this out friends! Worth a pre-order!
While some experts questioned federal investigators' treatment of the scene, forensic pathologist Judy Melinek, who used to work at the New York City Medical Examiner's office, said her former employer appears to have handled the case by the book.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey...
www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey...
In cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said
Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.
www.cbsnews.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
While some experts questioned federal investigators' treatment of the scene, forensic pathologist Judy Melinek, who used to work at the New York City Medical Examiner's office, said her former employer appears to have handled the case by the book.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey...
www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey...
You are invited to the release party of CROSSTOWN’s debut album “Rotating Cast” happening at Nivessa records in Hollywood. Live performances by CROSSTOWN & Bambino & the Babytooth Boys, as well as a listening experience to the album, Q&A, & opportunity to win free merch. partiful.com/e/5ge8W07dGc...
RSVP to “Rotating Cast” album release party | Partiful
You are invited to the release party of CROSSTOWN’s debut album “Rotating Cast” happening at Nivessa records in Hollywood. The party will feature live performances by CROSSTOWN and Bambino and the Bab...
partiful.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
You are invited to the release party of CROSSTOWN’s debut album “Rotating Cast” happening at Nivessa records in Hollywood. Live performances by CROSSTOWN & Bambino & the Babytooth Boys, as well as a listening experience to the album, Q&A, & opportunity to win free merch. partiful.com/e/5ge8W07dGc...
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Great idea
The Charlie Kirk Gun Safety Act - which would require nationwide background checks and/or purchase permitting, Extreme Risk laws, secure gun storage requirements, and a ban on Stand Your Ground - would be a great idea right about now.
September 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Great idea
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"Brent Chapman can see again after doctors pulled out one of his teeth, flattened it, drilled a hole in it, placed a lens inside and implanted the tooth in one of his eyes."
Be aware: there are pictures.
Be aware: there are pictures.
TIL that for some people with irreparably damaged corneas, you can pull one of their teeth, drill a hole in it, install an artificial lens, sew it into their cheek (so tissue attaches), then pull it out and stick it in their damaged eye, and ... it works fine!?! www.nbcboston.com/news/health/...
Man, 34, is no longer blind after tooth is implanted in eye in 'crazy' surgery
Tooth-in-eye surgery sounds like science fiction, but it can help people with severely damaged corneas see again. A patient and his doctors describe what it's like.
www.nbcboston.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"Brent Chapman can see again after doctors pulled out one of his teeth, flattened it, drilled a hole in it, placed a lens inside and implanted the tooth in one of his eyes."
Be aware: there are pictures.
Be aware: there are pictures.
Gun violence is an American scourge and the obvious solution is regulation of weapons of war, like in other countries. You don’t need a sniper rifle. And if you tell me it’s people not guns who kill people, fine, then stop selling weapons to violent people. Do something.
September 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Gun violence is an American scourge and the obvious solution is regulation of weapons of war, like in other countries. You don’t need a sniper rifle. And if you tell me it’s people not guns who kill people, fine, then stop selling weapons to violent people. Do something.
Interesting article about public health including an interview with Roger Mitchell MD, a Forensic Pathologist and president of the National Medical Association washingtonmonthly.com/2025/09/08/f...
Fighting to Protect Public Health in the Trump Era
Dr. Roger Mitchell leads the nation’s largest organization representing Black doctors and their patients and is determined to protect health care amid Trump era rollbacks.
washingtonmonthly.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Interesting article about public health including an interview with Roger Mitchell MD, a Forensic Pathologist and president of the National Medical Association washingtonmonthly.com/2025/09/08/f...
Winston loves public transit. Especially after a day at the beach. He’s a good dog. @weratedogs.com
September 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Winston loves public transit. Especially after a day at the beach. He’s a good dog. @weratedogs.com
Winston the Wonder Dog says hi!
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Winston the Wonder Dog says hi!
The Marshall Project just published a reporting toolkit on investigating dangerous heat in prisons www.themarshallproject.org/2025/08/04/p... @themarshallproject.org #mediasky @radleybalko.bsky.social
www.themarshallproject.org
August 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The Marshall Project just published a reporting toolkit on investigating dangerous heat in prisons www.themarshallproject.org/2025/08/04/p... @themarshallproject.org #mediasky @radleybalko.bsky.social
Oooh. Must add this to my to visit list.
August 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Oooh. Must add this to my to visit list.
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The brilliant @lmbd1418.bsky.social has suggested people write to the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper re: my case. If you could spare five minutes, she's created a draft letter which you can use to send to coopery@parliament.uk. I appreciate everyone's support. ❤️
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
August 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The brilliant @lmbd1418.bsky.social has suggested people write to the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper re: my case. If you could spare five minutes, she's created a draft letter which you can use to send to coopery@parliament.uk. I appreciate everyone's support. ❤️
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Congratulations @bschillace.brandyschillace.com on this.
I’m featured in the @washingtonpost.com !!
Most #autistic people are accustomed to “masking,” […and] will do so more when there is an increased sense of social hostility. “It’s more important than ever that Jo is her authentic self,” Schillace said.
Fighting back through ♿️ representation!
Most #autistic people are accustomed to “masking,” […and] will do so more when there is an increased sense of social hostility. “It’s more important than ever that Jo is her authentic self,” Schillace said.
Fighting back through ♿️ representation!
In writing a detective with autism, a novelist investigated herself
Speaking to The Post about her new cozy mystery, “The Dead Come to Stay,” Brandy Schillace explains how her Jo Jones novels helped her come out as autistic.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Congratulations @bschillace.brandyschillace.com on this.
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I had to step away from the computer for a few hours to clear my head. I came back to a slew of messages from people saying that they've written to the Home Secretary on my behalf. My goodness! Bluesky! You really come through for people at their lowest moments. Thank you for everything. 💙
August 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I had to step away from the computer for a few hours to clear my head. I came back to a slew of messages from people saying that they've written to the Home Secretary on my behalf. My goodness! Bluesky! You really come through for people at their lowest moments. Thank you for everything. 💙
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Yes yes yes!! It’s ebook and audio, and there are two:
Kindle for B1: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C1...
Kindle for B1: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C1...
The Framed Women of Ardemore House: A Novel
The Framed Women of Ardemore House: A Novel - Kindle edition by Schillace, Brandy. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Framed Women of Ardemore House: A Novel.
www.amazon.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Yes yes yes!! It’s ebook and audio, and there are two:
Kindle for B1: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C1...
Kindle for B1: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C1...
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Kindle for book 2: www.amazon.com/Dead-Come-St...
The Dead Come to Stay: A Novel
The Dead Come to Stay: A Novel - Kindle edition by Schillace, Brandy. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Dead Come to Stay: A Novel.
www.amazon.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Kindle for book 2: www.amazon.com/Dead-Come-St...
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My book is out TOMORROW! And you can read an excerpt here! #mystery
thenerddaily.com/the-dead-com... Read An Excerpt From 'The Dead Come To Stay' by Brandy Schillace | The Nerd Daily
thenerddaily.com/the-dead-com... Read An Excerpt From 'The Dead Come To Stay' by Brandy Schillace | The Nerd Daily
Read An Excerpt From 'The Dead Come To Stay' by Brandy Schillace | The Nerd Daily
An amateur autistic sleuth. A wry English detective. A murder case that thrusts them both into the wealthy world of the rare artifacts trade...
thenerddaily.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
My book is out TOMORROW! And you can read an excerpt here! #mystery
thenerddaily.com/the-dead-com... Read An Excerpt From 'The Dead Come To Stay' by Brandy Schillace | The Nerd Daily
thenerddaily.com/the-dead-com... Read An Excerpt From 'The Dead Come To Stay' by Brandy Schillace | The Nerd Daily
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Congratulations my friend! 🧡🧡🧡 Wishing you every success with your latest book.
My book is out TOMORROW! And you can read an excerpt here! #mystery
thenerddaily.com/the-dead-com... Read An Excerpt From 'The Dead Come To Stay' by Brandy Schillace | The Nerd Daily
thenerddaily.com/the-dead-com... Read An Excerpt From 'The Dead Come To Stay' by Brandy Schillace | The Nerd Daily
Read An Excerpt From 'The Dead Come To Stay' by Brandy Schillace | The Nerd Daily
An amateur autistic sleuth. A wry English detective. A murder case that thrusts them both into the wealthy world of the rare artifacts trade...
thenerddaily.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Congratulations my friend! 🧡🧡🧡 Wishing you every success with your latest book.
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August 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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You are remarkable. A paragon of resilience. Ka pai, as we say here in #NewZealand! And kia kaha too!
@drjudymelinek.bsky.social, I can't tune in for the linked event, but see if you can, coming right up at 11am in Aotearoa (midnight UTC): www.youtube.com/live/Hl3OO7p...
@drjudymelinek.bsky.social, I can't tune in for the linked event, but see if you can, coming right up at 11am in Aotearoa (midnight UTC): www.youtube.com/live/Hl3OO7p...
Morbidly Curious Book Club's July Discussion of "THE BUTCHERING ART"
YouTube video by Morbidly Curious Book Club™
www.youtube.com
July 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
You are remarkable. A paragon of resilience. Ka pai, as we say here in #NewZealand! And kia kaha too!
@drjudymelinek.bsky.social, I can't tune in for the linked event, but see if you can, coming right up at 11am in Aotearoa (midnight UTC): www.youtube.com/live/Hl3OO7p...
@drjudymelinek.bsky.social, I can't tune in for the linked event, but see if you can, coming right up at 11am in Aotearoa (midnight UTC): www.youtube.com/live/Hl3OO7p...
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RFK Jr. is considering firing all members of a highly influential advisory committee that offers guidance about preventive health services, such as cancer screenings, HIV prevention medications or tests for osteoporosis, according to two people familiar with the plan.
RFK Jr. is considering firing all the members of the influential preventive services task force.
The United States Preventive Services Task Force plays an important role in protecting access to low-cost or free cancer screenings and tests for chronic diseases.
nbcnews.to
July 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
RFK Jr. is considering firing all members of a highly influential advisory committee that offers guidance about preventive health services, such as cancer screenings, HIV prevention medications or tests for osteoporosis, according to two people familiar with the plan.
If you are a journalist concerned about deaths resulting from treatment in detention camps please reach out. We are likely missing deaths when people are released from custody before they die & deaths are not being reported to medical examiners or coroners.
amp.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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Report finds ‘dehumanizing’ conditions in Florida immigration detention centers
Human Rights Watch documented the stories of 17 current and former detainees at federal facilities in South Florida.
amp.miamiherald.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
If you are a journalist concerned about deaths resulting from treatment in detention camps please reach out. We are likely missing deaths when people are released from custody before they die & deaths are not being reported to medical examiners or coroners.
amp.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
amp.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...