Coroner to the Stars

Dr. Thomas Noguchi, a Japanese immigrant and former Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, emerges as a pivotal figure in forensic science through his groundbreaking autopsies that leave a lasting impact on American culture. His work on high-profile cases involving figures like Marilyn Monroe, Robert Kennedy, Sharon Tate, and Natalie Wood brings forensic science into the public eye, despite resistance from Hollywood elites and political opponents who attempt to suppress his findings. Rising unexpectedly to prominence in a city obsessed with fame, Noguchi's unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth frequently positions him at the center of intense controversy.