Earl Rose (coroner)

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Earl Rose
Born	Earl Forrest Rose April 4, 1926 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	May 1, 2012 (aged 86) Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Forensic pathologist, coroner
Known for	Role in the assassination of John F. Kennedy

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

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

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

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.

Related pages

• Assassination of John F. Kennedy
• Lee Harvey Oswald
• Forensic pathology
• Coroner