Electrocution often occurs without warning, potentially leaving minimal external evidence and requiring a thorough investigation to uncover the true cause.

This week on “Pathology with Dr. Priya,” a series from Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee delve into the intricacies of how electrical currents affect the body, discussing how a shock can instantly halt the heart and what forensic experts examine at the entry and exit wounds.

The episode covers practical dangers, such as fallen power lines and DIY electrical work, emphasizing the importance of safety measures to avert deadly mishaps.

About the Hosts

Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist renowned for her expertise in death investigations, clinical forensics, and providing courtroom testimony.

A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, and high-profile investigations.

Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom.

Website: anchorforensicpathology.com

Twitter/X: @Autopsy_MD

Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook, “Cold Case: Pathways to Justice.”

Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings.

Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com

Twitter/X: @149zone7

Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

Instagram: @officialzone7podcast