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from: Eugene Munn
Sent Thursday. Apri 09,2015 428 Pe
To: george marnicookeounty gov
Subject Four Cadvers
Mr Marin
| ery much appreciate the guidance tht you have provided wo me on this
To recap, early last Augus! was informed that four cadavers were discovered in a vault at our Malcolm X
Campus (MXC). I was ol that we had no paperwork associated with these bodies. al no curent oleae
baa any information regarding the identity of these individuals, Inthe ensuing months City Coles
(Chicago (CCC) has taken the Following steps in order to develop any information about hex bodice
+ The CCC Ofte of Information Technology conucted an exhaustive search ofall e-mails end other
etre records fr the last several yeas in onder locate any e-alsor other rconds that eight
provide information relating ta the entity of these bodies,
‘+ MNC fs conducted an exhaustive search ofits paper files o see ifany dacuments exist that have
information regarding these bodies:
+ CCC has contacted omer employees who may have some information about these bodies;
‘+ CCC has ha numesous conversations withthe Anatomical Gift Association (AGA) and its ouside
ounse, from hick CCC has obtained many eadavers to determine if the AGA has any information
sour the idemity ofthese bodies: and
* AGA conducted an exhaustive search of is own records to determine ift had any information about the
iemity of these bo
Alter this extensive effort, CCC sill has no information regarding the identity ofthese bodies. All we know is
that we have two male andvo female cadavers. No one ean even determine how long we have been in
possession ofthese bodies although it appears that it has ben at leas
Used in an academic setting although even this point cannot be vered
cats since the eadavers have been
any degree of confidence).
As Lmentioned, we will soon be moving oa newly constructed Malcolm X Campus, and CCCs simply
looking fora way to treat those hodis withthe dignity and respect that they deserve. Iralize that this ts
entirely our aul because CC had an obligation but filed to keep appropriate records. Sil: the noien that we
Will simply box up these hoties and move them to some storage facility inthe new campus makes me
uncomfortable
CCC s willing 1 consider any reasonable proposal eating tothe cox of disposing these bodies in a respectful
‘say, along with the establisiment of any protocols or sfegsards so that we ean locate and setieve these todics
inthe event that a family member approaches ws at some laler date. We are also developing protocols edhe
handling of cadavers so tat his situation doesnot repeat itself
‘gain appreciate your wilingness to indulge us inthis mater, and I look forward to hearing back from you
Fugene L. Munin
General Counsel
City Colleges of Chieago312.883.2724Te
Sent Tuesday, May 19,2015 938 aM
To! George Marin Mesa Examine
ce faiph Parse
Subject: RE-4 CADAVER BODIES
The Bodies have been picked up by our vendor (Aero) at Malcolm X College and are on thet way to the Medial
Examiner's Office. RaiphPastael from our fie Isa stat
anyone might have. Ihave drected our vender to go directly take atthe ME's Office iyo
please et me know. Thank you again for your assistence inthis mater
comparing the bodies and can answer any Que
rom: George Marin (Medical Examiner [mato George Marin@cookcountyl gov)
Sent: Monday, May 18, 01510'54 AM
To: Eugene Munin
Subjects 4 CADAVER BODIES
4m stuck in interviews thisaftemioon. We are sil ago Fr the bles toe delivered they ust need to he
reported to investigations. Please call (312)997-4524 ask for investigator Hampton, the dep is very much aware
‘of our situation. If you need to contact me please emul
But for «quick update. one> the death are reported and you receive the ease numbees (IF AT ALL MAYBE
WHEN YOU REPORT THEM KEEP TRACK OF WHO IS BEING REPORTED FIRST AND AT YOUR
FACILITY YOU CAN TAG THEM WITH OUR CASE NUMBER), you can send the badies tmrtow with
the check,
Thank you
‘George Marin
Intake Supervisor
Cook County Meuical Exaniners Office
W Harrison
Cieago, tisois 60612
(31297-4449
_Beorge.marindeookcountyil gow