Cyril Wecht is a prominent American forensic pathologist, attorney, and medical-legal consultant. Born on March 20, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is well known for his involvement in numerous high-profile cases and his frequent television and media appearances to provide expert forensic opinions. Wecht has held the position of Allegheny County Coroner and Medical Examiner and has been involved in the examinations of notable figures such as John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Elvis Presley. In addition to his forensic practice, Wecht has authored numerous books and articles on forensic medicine, legal aspects of death investigation, and the critiques of various forensic decisions in famous cases. He also holds a law degree and has taught as a professor in both medical and law schools. His career has occasionally been marked by controversy, but Wecht remains an influential figure in the field of forensic pathology.