Forensic pathology often draws fascination from the grim and sensational,  murder cases, mysterious deaths, and “grizzly” details that satisfy public curiosity. But as Dr. Roland Kohr explains in this episode of Kohroner Chronicles, the de...

Medicine loves rules, but the human body doesn’t always play along. In this episode of Kohroner Chronicles, Dr. Roland Kohr explores two unusual cases that remind us why anatomy, and forensic science, often defy the textbook.

Early in my career as a coroner, I worked a hit-and-run involving a man I’ll call Harry. He was well known to nearly every law enforcement officer in Vigo County. Harry had battled alcoholism for years, been arrested countless times, and had...

When you spend your career as a coroner or forensic pathologist, your day-to-day stories don’t often fit neatly between mashed potatoes and green beans. But in my house, they did. When my children were little, we made a point to eat dinner a...

Dr. Roland Kohr is diving straight into one of Indiana’s most haunting and widely discussed murder cases, the Delphi murders. In this new episode, Dr. Kohr unpacks not only the science and sequence of a forensic investigation but also the hu...

Dr. Kohr doesn’t mince words when addressing his frustration with how the Delphi case has been portrayed in the media. Having contributed expert insights to producers, he was dismayed to discover much of his commentary never aired.  “I ...

For most, a crime scene conjures images of detectives and evidence tape. For Dr. Roland Kohr, former Vigo County Coroner and longtime forensic pathologist, it meant stepping into environments as hazardous as they were tragic. “Of course you wor...

In August 2025, Hulu released its highly anticipated three-part documentary Down the Hill: The Delphi Murders. Forensic pathologist Dr. Roland Kohr, who performed the autopsies on the two teenage victims in 2017, was among those interv...

As a forensic pathologist, I’ve spent most of my career unraveling the cold truths the dead leave behind—examining evidence that often speaks more clearly than the living ever could. Most of the cases I cover on Kohroner Chronicles are...

Dr. Roland Kohr, forensic pathologist and host of The Kohroner Chronicles podcast, is no stranger to the murky waters of death investigations. But in episode 19, he pulled back the curtain on a disturbing case where a combination of qu...

“This Is Not How It’s Done”: Dr. Kohr on Missteps, Misinformation, and a Crime Scene Gone WrongBy the time Dr. Roland Kohr, forensic pathologist and former Vigo County coroner, found himself in conflict with the Terre Haute Police Depart...

Q&A with Dr. Roland Kohr, Host of Kohroner ChroniclesQ: Dr. Kohr, how did you choose forensics as your career path? A: I often say forensics chose me. I decided to become a doctor as ear...

Dr. Roland Kohr, longtime forensic pathologist and host of the Kohroner Chronicles podcast, is no stranger to serious and sometimes chilling stories. But in a recent episode, he recounted a case that brought unexpected humor, involving...

In a recent episode of his true-crime podcast Kohroner Chronicles, veteran forensic pathologist Dr. Roland Kohr took listeners inside a puzzling case from rural  Illinois— a case that underscores the critical role of thorough inve...

"Sometimes fiction is stranger than truth. And sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction—and occasionally, one overtakes the other."Welcome back to another gripping episode of the Kohroner Chronicles, where we peel back the layers of dar...

Kohroner Chronicles: A Fatal Dose of NeglectNot every case that comes across the autopsy table is a sensational act of violence or a calculated crime. Sometimes, it’s not neglect in the traditional sense. Sometimes, it’s ignorance,...

Surfing Deaths in the Midwest? Dr. Roland Kohr Explores Two Unusual Vigo County Cases on the Latest Episode of Kohroner ChroniclesIn the latest episode of Kohroner Chronicles, forensic pathologist Dr. Roland Kohr unpack...

What first appeared to be a grisly homicide turned out to be a tragic accident, unraveled not by detectives, but by the keen eye of forensic pathologist Dr. Roland Kohr, host of the compelling true-crime podcast Kohroner Chronicles.

The Science Behind Forensic Entomology: A Deep Dive with Dr. Roland KohrWelcome to another gripping episode of Kohroner Chronicles, where we unravel the mysteries of forensic science with Dr. Roland Kohr. In this episode, we exp...

Dr. Roland Kohr, forensic pathologist and host of the popular podcast Kohroner Chronicles, recently delved into the perplexing circumstances surrounding the death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman. The case, which captu...

Uncovering Secrets: A Tale of Homicide, Dogs, and the UnexpectedEpisode Spotlight from Kohroner Chronicles with Dr. Roland KohrWelcome to Kohroner Chronicles, the podcast where Dr. Roland Kohr, forensic pathologist,...

Behind the Curtain: Preparing for the Courtroom with Dr. Roland KohrWelcome to another episode of Kohroner Chronicles with Dr. Roland Kohr, a forensic pathologist. In today’s story, Dr. Kohr delves into the complexi...

The Tragedy on the Tracks: Unraveling the Case of an Unfortunate AccidentDr. Roland Kohr, a seasoned forensic pathologist, brings decades of experience to his gripping podcast Kohroner Chronicles, where he sha...

Welcome to another gripping episode of Kohroner Chronicles with Dr. Roland Kohr, where the line between science and mystery often blurs. In this episode, we delve into a fascinating case that demonstrates how initial appearances can be...

A Legacy of Justice: Dr. Roland Kohr's Unorthodox CareerDr. Roland Kohr, a distinguished coroner with decades of experience spanning 13 counties in Indiana and Illinois, has seen more than his share of unusual cases. T...