Anatomy of an End

In this episode of Anatomy of an End , we examine the life and death of William, a respected corrections clinician whose apparent suicide revealed a hidden life that few, even those closest to him, knew existed. As we reconstruct William's psychological landscape, we explore the relationships, decisions, and competing narratives that emerged after his death. Was he a devoted father and clinic...

Who was Susan before she became the subject of an investigation? In Part Two, we move beyond the scene itself and examine the life of the young woman at the center of this case. Through her relationships, personal struggles, behavior patterns, and the perspectives of those who knew her, a more complete picture begins to emerge. Understanding a death requires first understanding a life. Before we c...

In the final installment of our first case, we examine the days and hours leading up to Susan's death. By this point, we have explored the scene and the life that preceded it. Now, we turn our attention to the events immediately before her death—the relationships, decisions, conflicts, and circumstances that may help us better understand how this tragedy unfolded. While no investigation can f...

Welcome to the first episode of Anatomy of an End . Our mission is simple, though the subject matter is not: to examine deaths by suicide through the lens of psychological autopsy and use what we learn to advance prevention. By revisiting these stories with compassion, honesty, and evidence, we hope to challenge the stigma, misconceptions, and cultural myths that often prevent meaningful conversat...

An introduction to Anatomy of an End — a long-form psychological autopsy podcast exploring suicide, stigma, prevention, and human behavior through real forensic case analysis. Hosted by Davis Henry and forensic psychological consultant D. Edward Tatum. Launching June 2026. Follow us on TikTok!   https://www.tiktok.com/@anatomyofanend Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@AnatomyOfAnEndPod