The author’s first job in college was as an assistant to a pathologist. He had no idea what a pathologist was. However, he learned during the interview exactly what a pathologist did. The interview...view moreThe author’s first job in college was as an assistant to a pathologist. He had no idea what a pathologist was. However, he learned during the interview exactly what a pathologist did. The interview was conducted while the doctor ate a sandwich, over the corpse, during an autopsy. Apparently, not fainting or losing his own lunch qualified him for the position.
Having worked for a large Coroner’s office and then teaching human dissection in graduate school gives the author a curious perspective on death. Ric graduated with degrees in Chemistry, Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic.
Happily married to his classmate Cindy, they opened a successful practice in Santa Barbara and enjoyed the good life. But, when babies came along they decided to move to the mountains of Colorado; seeking a small rural town to raise their children. Feeling the desire and having the free time Ric applied to become a Deputy Coroner. In doing so, he reignited his passion for death investigation and telling tall tales.
Twenty years later Ric and Cindy’s two daughters are getting married and leaving for college. Not to follow in their parents footsteps. No, these two science geeks managed to produce an interior designer and one bound for fashion design at FIDM.view less