October 21, 2021

The ‘Dr. Death’ Edition: A Conversation with Dallas D.A. Michelle Shughart about the crimes and prosecution of Christopher Duntsch

Legal Talk Network
Litigation attorney Trisha Rich joined @theBar The Chicago Bar Association podcast co-hosted by Jonathan Amarilio. In this edition, Dallas County District Attorney Michelle Shughart provides a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal prosecution of former neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, whose sinister story is depicted in popular true-crime series ‘Dr. Death.’ Over the course of his short career, Mr. Duntsch maimed over 30 patients, with two more dying during and shortly after undergoing surgery with him. Ms. Shughart shares how the unprecedented case landed on her desk and the uphill battle his victims faced in bringing him to justice.

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