Dr. G: Medical Examiner - Season 5 - Eps 10: Deadly Encounter
A 10-year-old boy is found dead on his bedroom floor. Dr. Norma Jean Farley, one of Dr. G's pathology fellows, volunteers for the case. The boy had been taking Ritalin for ADHD and he had asthma, but Dr. Farley must also rule out child abuse. When the cause of death proves elusive, Dr. Farley seeks Dr. G's help, and both doctors are shocked when the tragic cause of death is revealed. A 10-year-old girl is struck by lightning, and is subsequently left brain dead with no hope for recovery. The family makes the decision to donate their daughter's organs. Dr. G must decide if she can perform a successful investigation without the girl's vital organs.
About Dr. G: Medical Examiner
Title: Dr. G: Medical Examiner
First Air Date: 2004-07-23
Last Air Date: 2012-02-10
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.8/10 (from 5 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 8
Total Episodes: 111
Network: Discovery Health Channel
Genres: Documentary, Crime, Reality
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Dr. G: Medical Examiner documents cases handled by deputy chief medical examiner Dr. Jan C. Garavaglia (aka Dr. G) of Florida's District Nine Medical Examiner's Office. Each episode features two or three cases Dr. G has handled in the Orlando area, and also in Bexar County, Texas and Jacksonville, Florida where she was previously employed. Some portions of the show have been dramatized and some names have been changed to protect the dignity of individuals and their families.
