All Washtenaw County autopsies to be performed at University of Michigan morgue

Handling all of the county’s cases will centralize the death investigation process and will help funeral directors and families, said Jeffrey Jentzen, director of U-M’s autopsy and forensic services and the county’s deputy medical examiner.

The move is expected to save the county money and also benefits medical students who will be able to participate in or observe more autopsies.

Bader Cassin will continue to serve as the county’s chief medical examiner and will be based on U-M’s North Campus. Some autopsies have previously been performed at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township.