Episode notes
What is it really like to face death every single day? In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Bradley Byers — a former death investigator with the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia, and a cherished friend of Murder Unscripted. With her unique and deeply personal perspective, Shannon shares:
🕵️♀️ “The case that haunts her” — one that has stayed with her long after leaving the field
💔 How repeated exposure to death led to PTSD and lasting trauma
⚰️ What it truly means to investigate the end of life, and how it changes a person forever. This is an intimate and raw conversation about the human side of death, resilience, and coping with the weight of tragedy.
👉 Have you ever wondered how people in forensic careers manage the emotional toll of their work? Share your thoughts in the comments below — we’d ...