CALGARY- A major review has led to serious questions about the work done by a Calgary medical examiner, and the fallout could have legal implications.
Former pathologist Dr. Evan Matshes was under investigation for autopsies conducted for Alberta Justice, after concerns about his work were raised by third parties earlier this year.
As a result, 14 homicide cases were probed by an independent external review panel, which concluded that Matshes came to the correct conclusion in only one of them.
Global News contacted Dr. Matshes, who said via e-mail that he stands by his work.
“I became aware that the report had been completed and was being released to the media today moments before its actual release. I have not been given an opportunity to respond to the conclusions of the panel at all before its release.”
The Calgary Police Service says it does not yet know the implications of the findings, including which cases are in question or if investigations will need to be re-opened.
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