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Dr Richard Shepherd

Retired Forensic Pathologist

Richard trained as a doctor at St George's Hospital medical school at Hyde Park Corner, qualifying in 1977, and then completed his postgraduate training as a forensic pathologist in 1987.

He is also an experienced Senior Lecturer and Professor who has taught at universities around the world and lectured to professional audiences at national and international conferences.

Richard advised on the management of UK fatalities following the September 11 attacks and was the forensic pathologist expert for the Bloody Sunday Inquiry and the death of Princess Diana.

He was also the pathologist who carried out autopsies on the victims of the 1987 Hungerford massacre and the killer Michael Ryan.

Feb. 19, 2024

Interview #51 | The Truth About My Murder: Dr Richard Shepherd discus…

I welcome back retired forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd to the show in this interview episode. In December 2023, TRUE CRIME (formerly CBS Reality) announced that its original true crime series, 'The Truth About My Mur...

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June 19, 2023

Live from CrimeCon UK: Panel Discussion on the July 2005 London Bombi…

In this gripping episode recorded live at CrimeCon UK in London, join me as I delve into the tragic events of the July 2005 London bombings. My esteemed panel guests, Ray Fysh, Steven Keogh and Dr Richard Shepherd, bring thei...

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June 2, 2022

Dr Richard Shepherd Interview | Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist

In this episode of British Murders, I welcome Dr Richard Shepherd to the show.⁣ Richard trained as a doctor at St George's Hospital medical school at Hyde Park Corner, qualifying in 1977, and then completed his postgraduate t...

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