I found this interesting, from the beginning LE knew this crime was going to be on everyone's lips. While just wrapping up the Toronto serial killer BM case, which they knew they would take heat for.
From KD article
Lead homicide detective in Barry and Honey Sherman case did not go to crime scene on Old Colony Road for four days
KEVIN DONOVAN MARCH 17, 2021
"As uniformed constables secured the perimeter of the 12,000-square-foot Sherman home by tying yellow police tape between bushes and a realtor’s sign, two doctors arrived: Coroner Dr. David Giddens, and forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Pickup. The then chief of police, Mark Saunders, would later tell reporters that having the pathologist and coroner present at the crime scene was proof of how seriously the police were taking the high-profile investigation. While a coroner would typically go to a suspected crime scene, a forensic pathologist would not, sources say."
The Difference Between a Coroner & a Forensic Pathologist
Amrita Chuasiriporn
Updated September 26, 2017
TV shows and movies seem to use the terms “coroner” and “forensic pathologist” interchangeably. In real life, they’re very different positions. If you work with them, or if you’re considering becoming one or the other, it’s important to know the distinctions between the two. While there can be some overlap in function, the job focus of each position is vastly different.
Coroner
A coroner holds an elected office and may or may not have a medical background. Individual rules regarding background requirements for potential coroners are determined by each jurisdiction, and are variable. Some coroners may have medical backgrounds, while others may have law enforcement backgrounds -- or both. Coroners may also have funeral home backgrounds. A coroner can call for an inquest into the manner of someone’s death. If an individual coroner does not have the medical skills necessary to investigate, she can assign a doctor to examine the body and prepare a report. Coroners may also have certain legal powers depending on the jurisdiction -- including subpoena power.
Forensic Pathologist
Forensic pathologists have strong medical backgrounds, and may or may not be part of law enforcement. They’re also commonly called medical examiners, or MEs. Many times, they’re kept separate from law enforcement to encourage a degree of objectivity in their medical investigations. Most medical examiners are appointed to their positions rather than elected. Many forensic pathologists receive board certification before being appointed to positions.