Dying Isn't a Crime

Few figures in modern medical history are as controversial—or as infamous—as Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Nicknamed “Dr. Death,” Kevorkian became a lightning rod in the 1990s for his role in physician-assisted suicide, challenging society’s deepest taboos about life, death, and the right to choose. In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we explore Kevorkian’s rise from a pathologist to a public crusader, the invention of his so-called “suicide machine,” and the fierce legal and ethical battles that followed. Was he a monster? A martyr? Or simply a man ahead of his time? Through the lens of history, medicine, and morality, we unpack the legacy of a doctor who forced America to confront its most uncomfortable questions about dignity and dying. Follow & Connect     •    For press & inquiries: [email protected]     •    Follow us on Instagram: @taboo_treasures (https://instagram.com/taboo_treasures)     •    Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow Taboo Treasures wherever you get your podcasts. 🔥 Taboo Treasures. The stories we’re not supposed to tell—but can’t stop uncovering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices