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''Robert M. Brissie''' (born [[November 9]], [[1943]] in Woodruff, South Carolina; died [[November 9]], [[2013]] in [[Hoover]]) held the office of [[Jefferson County Medical Examiner]] and chief coroner from [[1980]] until his death. | '''Robert M. Brissie''' (born [[November 9]], [[1943]] in Woodruff, South Carolina; died [[November 9]], [[2013]] in [[Hoover]]) held the office of [[Jefferson County Medical Examiner]] and chief coroner from [[1980]] until his death. | ||
Brissie earned his M.D. at the from Medical University of South Carolina in [[1970]]. He came to [[Birmingham]] as a professor of pathology at [[UAB]]. He is credited with making drastic improvements in his department, particularly in its investigative capabilities. He provided investigative evidence in numerous high-profile cases, including convictions in the [[1963 church bombing|16th Street Baptist Church bombing]] and the [[1998 abortion clinic bombing]]. His trial testimony was also considered an unusually conscientious. | Brissie earned his M.D. at the from Medical University of South Carolina in [[1970]]. He came to [[Birmingham]] as a professor of pathology at [[UAB]]. He is credited with making drastic improvements in his department, particularly in its investigative capabilities. He provided investigative evidence in numerous high-profile cases, including convictions in the [[1963 church bombing|16th Street Baptist Church bombing]] and the [[1998 abortion clinic bombing]]. His trial testimony was also considered an unusually conscientious. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:49, 6 May 2023
Robert M. Brissie (born November 9, 1943 in Woodruff, South Carolina; died November 9, 2013 in Hoover) held the office of Jefferson County Medical Examiner and chief coroner from 1980 until his death.
Brissie earned his M.D. at the from Medical University of South Carolina in 1970. He came to Birmingham as a professor of pathology at UAB. He is credited with making drastic improvements in his department, particularly in its investigative capabilities. He provided investigative evidence in numerous high-profile cases, including convictions in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing and the 1998 abortion clinic bombing. His trial testimony was also considered an unusually conscientious.
In addition to criminal investigations, Brissie collaborated with researcher Russ Fine on research into the efficacy of using bicycle helmets or other protective headwear during tornado events.
Brissie served on the board of the National Association of Medical Examiners and served as president of the Metropolitan Criminal Justice Executive Association. He was also a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the College of American Pathologists, the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the Jefferson County Medical Society, the Alabama Coroner’s Association, and the American Medical Association.
Brissie also served as acting Jefferson County Sheriff from April 5–9, 1996. He assumed the office when nine-term Sheriff Mel Bailey stepped down due to illness and was succeeded by Governor Fob James's appointee Jim Woodward.
Brissie, who was set to retire on January 1, 2014, died in a fall at his home, on his 70th birthday in November 2013. He was survived by his wife, one daughter, and one grandchild. He is buried at Southern Heritage Cemetery in Pelham.
References
- Robinson, Carol (November 11, 2013) "Jefferson County Medical Examiner Dr. Robert Brissie remembered as 'ultimate professional'." The Birmingham News