Heat Related Deaths in Arizona: A Growing Concern for Medical Examiners Arizona's scorching summer temperatures are a familiar narrative, but beneath this surface lies a more sinister reality: heat related deaths have become increasingly common in the state.
Dr. Laura Cobb, a medical examiner in Pima County, has dedicated herself to tracking and investigating these tragedies. The Role of Medical Examiners in Investigating Heat Related Deaths Medical examiners like Dr.
Cobb play a crucial role in understanding the causes of heat related deaths. They conduct autopsies to determine if an individual's death was directly related to exposure to extreme temperatures. In doing so, Dr.