Dr. Beau Clark and Shane Evans join Kiran Chawla of Louisiana Unfiltered and discuss their roles in as it relates to crime in Baton Rouge, emphasizing the importance of determining the cause and manner of death.They discuss the challenges of deciphering legal and medical aspects in cases like homicides and overdose deaths, particularly addressing the rise in fentanyl-related fatalities. The economic impact and dangers of opioids on both individuals and taxpayers are discussed, stressing the need for heightened narcotics enforcement to combat crime rates and enhance public safety in the community.Timestamps02:25 Role of a Coroner04:02 Comparing Parishes06:22 Baton Rouge Population06:43 Background of Dr. Clark08:55 Background of Shane Evans09:44 Law Enforcement Relationship11:44 Coroner's Role in Justice System17:57 Evolution of Overdoses18:59 Homicide Statistics22:15 Impact of Fentanyl22:33 Understanding Fentanyl26:02 Opioid Epidemic Impact28:23 Toxicology Process31:02 Taxpayer Impact33:10 The Fentanyl Crisis34:40 Understanding Tolerance47:13 Urgency for Change50:50 Sounding the AlarmTags:#louisianaunfiltered #Coroner'soffice #kiranchawla #podcast #unfilteredwithkiran #news #crime #Louisiana #EBRLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:

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