Fentanyl Incident

Forensic toxicologists study the toxicity of fentanyl using different scientific methods. In a study done by the Journal of Medical Toxicology, the deceased bodies of 92 humans with one or more transdermal patches were examined to determine the concentration of fentanyl dosage involved in the cause of death. Additionally, testing is furthered using animals subjects

A drug has become very popular on the street and you might have had it before. Over the last year a medical drug called Fentanyl has started being made by drug dealers. Normally Fentanyl is used in hospitals as a powerful painkiller so it may have been used on you before. However, fentanyl like most painkillers is highly addictive and dangerous. In fact, Fentanyl is 50-100 times stronger then the commonly known painkiller Morphine. It’s also 25-50 stronger then the modern street drug heroin. Because it’s so strong only 2-3 milligrams of Fentanyl are enough for someone to suffer a fetal overdose. A little while back; enough Fentanyl was seized in a New York drug bust to kill 32 million people. So now America has declared a national emergency

Narcotics have long been a plague of our society. Abused substances range from basement made concoctions of unknown origin and up to prescription medication abuse. Fentanyl, an opioid drug, is a recent addition to addicts’ portfolio and it is extremely dangerous.

Fentanyl is a completely synthetic drug as it is completely man made and holds no natural component (Creative Commons, 2013)

On February 9, 2011, at approximately 7:15 AM, I, GBI Special Agent Abigail Wilkes, arrived at 293 Stone Road to process a crime scene involving two deaths. When I arrived, the crime scene was secured with yellow tape. I met with Deputy Sheriff Ray Chandler. Chandler told me that the two victims, Steve Campbell and Sherry Campbell, had two gunshot wounds each. Sherry Campbell died in the master bedroom of the residence, but emergency medical services (EMS) took Steve Campbell from the scene. Chandler informed that the EMS personnel entered the residence through the front door and placed Steve Campbell on a stretcher. Steve Campbell 's injuries created a blood drip trail when he was transported to the ambulance. The drip trail began in the master bedroom, went through the hallway, out of the front door, and into the yard of the residence. Steve Campbell died on the way to the hospital.

As the opioid epidemic continues to rise, news outlets and politicians have focused their attention on heroin and opioids. However, they continue to ignore the number one killer, fentanyl. This synthetic opioid is similar to heroin but 50-100 times more potent. In the pharmaceutical industry, fentanyl is prescribed to treat extreme pain, specifically in cancer patients.

I arrived at 5:20pm and spoke to Paul Summers with Creek County EMS and advised the time of death was 5:08pm. I found Wilbert H Goodman deceased in the bedroom floor. I did not see any signs of trama or foul play. I spoke to Norma Goodman who is Wilbert's wife who was with Wilbert at the time he passed. Norma stated Wilbert had radiation done today and was not feeling well. Norma stated her daughter Wilberta Witty was also with her. Norma stated she and Wilberta helped Wilbert to the bathroom. Norma stated while Wilbert was using the bathroom he passed out and slumped over on the toliet. Norma stated they could not get Wilbert off the toliet at first and finally moved him to the bedroom floor. Norma stated she called 911 and EMS arrived at 5:00pm and pronounced time of death at 5:08pm. Wilbert had sevral medical issues at the time of his death. Wilbert had heart failure, skin cancer, diabetic and lung issues. Wilbert was going to weekly chemo and radiation therapy for his cancer.

It seems each year that the automobile accidents increase, and there are a high number of death and injuries that follow. Records show that nearly 1.3 million people die in road crashes and 20-50 million are injured. More than half of all traffic death occur among young adults 15-44 years of age( ). Accidents can happen at any time and can be caused by many reasons such as rain, speeding, drug, or alcohol. An automobile accident is what brought the 16-year-old boy to the emergency to be care for by the medical staff there. The patient was seen by the ER staff for several hours, and he was admitted later in the inpatient unit for observation. The next morning when staff tried waking the patient he was died.

I arrived on scene at approximately 02:11 hours. I approached the front door and the victim, Hollie J. McIntosh (F/W, DOB: 07/26/1988) opened the door and let me inside. I inquired with McIntosh what happened. McIntosh stated she was shoved and choked by her boyfriend, James Dean Carvell (M/W, DOB: 01/25/1988). I observed a red mark on McIntosh’s neck. McIntosh advised Carvell was in the bedroom. McIntosh pointed to the bedroom. I entered the bedroom. Carvell was lying

A few hours later the scene was cleared almost like nothing happened the only thing left was the stain of his blood left on the sidewalk and many questions about why this happened and everyone was searching for the answers. He was a straight A

D-The patient arrived on time for her session. Reports stable on her dose. This writer discussed about tapering off on her methadone, at which the patient is willing to consider doing, but needs more time. She then says, " I might consider doing it next month, but not right now......I was doing it before, but it stopped....just want to take my time." The patient then discussed about having to go to SSA to obtain the payment for the funeral cost. The patient is upset about the small amount she is about to receive. This writer discussed the grieving process of her loss of her husband and also, her mother in law. The patient appeared to be annoyed with her son for not participating in his grandmother funeral arrangement and also, not showing

The PACT team contacted Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) on 11/24/15 via telephone and a wellness check was requested. JCPD was going to call team after they completed check. Team did not receive any update from JCPD by 11/24/15 so team went to JCPD Bergen Ave. Precinct on 11/25/15. Team requested to file a missing person’s report and/or wellness check. The police did not facilitate a missing person’s report thinking he may be with family for the upcoming holiday. Team explained that he did not have any recent family contact and the police decided to accompany PACT to complete wellness check. Team and police requested assistance from building superintendent to enter apartment. After negotiations with police lieutenant and building Management Company, the superintendent was given permission to take the locks off the apartment door. The JCPD and superintendent entered apartment and found person served deceased on his living room couch. PACT team members were asked to identify the body and team leader informed them it appeared to be person served. Team then met with Detective and then left the premises to notify Bridgeway Management and complete initial

Upon arrival I asked the Officer which way the EMS travelled through the crime scene to establish a pathway to walk. Then I asked the Officer if there were any witnesses other than Jody de Cleaner. After the initial walkthrough it was found that a blood pool of about 5.5

This truth forms an essential link between the enforcement of law and protection of the public in the administration of justice.” Forensic pathology is clearly a crucial role in the justice system. You have to be a little weird and crazy to have a passion for the kind of work that the coroners and M.E. go through on an everyday basis. They use past knowledge to make decisions on how death occurred and they come across many different postmortem changes in dead bodies. Every field is important in forensics, but pathology advocates for truth and justice to dead

On April 05, 2016 at approximately 1518 hours, I was dispatch to 2004 Pine Street in reference to a death investigation. Upon my arrival, I met with Detective Campbell who was the lead Investigator at the scene. Detective Campbell stated that the victim neighbors reported a strong smell coming from the victim’s (Cortiz Lazarz) residence. The neighbors called 911 and Officer Volk was the first responded officer on scene. Defective Campbell and officer Volk stated that the victim located on the living room floor, fazing the south from the residence. Detective Campbell requested I process the scene for evidence and documentation.