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Dr. Judy Melinek

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Forensic pathologist & coauthor with TJ Mitchell @workingstiff.bsky.social of Working Stiff & Jessie Teska Mysteries 🔎💀🔬 ❤️ & 🔄 DON’T mean I endorse/agree.

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Mar 10

My most recent OpEd about Gene Hackman’s death investigation. Via @medpagetoday.bsky.social @gfriedman.bsky.social www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/work...

Opinion | Gene Hackman's Death: How the Mystery Unfolded

Determining time of death can help inform the cause of death

www.medpagetoday.com

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · 4d

Check this out friends! Worth a pre-order!

AalkerMD @aalkermd.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · 21d

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...

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · Sep 12

Great idea

Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · Sep 12

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.

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T.J. Mitchell @workingstiff.bsky.social · Sep 12

"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.

ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · Sep 12

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

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Sep 1

Winston loves public transit. Especially after a day at the beach. He’s a good dog. @weratedogs.com

Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Sep 1

So interesting.

Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Aug 29

Winston the Wonder Dog says hi!

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Aug 20

Oooh. Must add this to my to visit list.

Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · Aug 20

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Attention @drjudymelinek.bsky.social @workingstiff.bsky.social

Severed arms, livers with bullet wounds and giant kidneys are all on display at the ACT Pathology Museum - ABC listen

The ACT Pathology Museum is filled with livers, kidneys and severed limbs which are used to educate medical students about human anatomy.

www.abc.net.au

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · Aug 7

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 [email protected]. I appreciate everyone's support. ❤️

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Aug 8

Congratulations @bschillace.brandyschillace.com on this.

Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 7

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!

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

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · Aug 7

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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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 5

Yes yes yes!! It’s ebook and audio, and there are two:
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

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 5

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

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Aug 5

There’s a dead body under the house and a mystery to solve. You had me at “dead.” Where can I download this so I can interview you on my channel this time? Can I add you to my Facebook messenger group so we can get the preorders in?

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 4

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

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

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ScotlandYardCSI @scotlandyardcsi.bsky.social · Aug 4

Congratulations my friend! 🧡🧡🧡 Wishing you every success with your latest book.

Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 4

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

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

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Aug 5

Makes me wish I spoke
More languages.

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T.J. Mitchell @workingstiff.bsky.social · Aug 4

#Czech in particular!
#čeština #WorkingStiff @drjudymelinek.bsky.social

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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · Jul 28

🧠 Daily Feed of Brain Damage 🧠

Hamster version.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Hamsters with long COVID present distinct transcriptomic profiles associated with neurodegenerative processes in brainstem - Nature Communications

SARS-CoV-2 persists in the brainstem long after the initial infection has passed. Infected animals exhibit symptoms of anxiety, depression, and memory impairment as well as changes in the brain that c...

www.nature.com

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Dr. Judy Melinek @drjudymelinek.bsky.social · Jul 29

That was a great book club! I’m so excited when we can meet readers and discuss our books. With nonfiction there’s less of a concern for spoilers as with detective novels. It was great to see you. I hope everything gets sorted out for you soon.

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T.J. Mitchell @workingstiff.bsky.social · Jul 27

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...

Morbidly Curious Book Club's July Discussion of "THE BUTCHERING ART"

YouTube video by Morbidly Curious Book Club™

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