Earl Rose (coroner)
American coroner and forensic pathologist
| Name | Earl Rose |
| Birth name | |
| Birth date | April 4, 1926 |
| Birth place | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Death date | May 1, 2012 (aged 86) |
| Death place | Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Forensic pathologist, coroner |
| Years active | |
| Organization | |
| Known for | Role in the assassination of John F. Kennedy |
| Notable works | |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Website | |
Earl Forrest Rose (April 4, 1926 – May 1, 2012) was an American forensic pathologist and coroner. He is best known for his involvement in the aftermath of the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Earl Rose was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He pursued his medical education and became a prominent figure in the field of forensic pathology. Rose completed his medical degree at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and later specialized in forensic pathology.
Career[edit | edit source]
Rose served as the coroner for Dallas County, Texas during the early 1960s. In this role, he became involved in one of the most significant events in American history, the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. As the coroner, Rose was responsible for the autopsy of Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President Kennedy.
Rose's insistence on performing an autopsy on President Kennedy in Dallas led to a confrontation with federal officials, who ultimately transported Kennedy's body to Washington, D.C. for the autopsy at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
Later life and legacy[edit | edit source]
After his tenure in Dallas, Rose continued his career in forensic pathology and academia. He became a professor at the University of Iowa and contributed significantly to the field through his teaching and research.
Earl Rose passed away on May 1, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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