what does a forensic pathologist do
The heart of a murder victim. Forensic pathology is a sub-specialty of pathology that focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. The autopsy is performed by a medical examiner, usually during the investigation of criminal law cases and civil law cases in some jurisdictions.he forensic pathologist 1  : Is a medical doctor who has completed training in anatomical pathology and who has subsequently specialized in forensic pathology. 2  The requirements for becoming a fully qualified forensic pathologist vary from country to country.