Time Line
- January 1, 1918: The OCME starts up on the second floor of Bellevue hospital. Dr. Patrick J. Riordan becomes the temporary Chief Medical Examiner (CME).
- February 1, 1918: Dr. Charles Norris becomes the first official CME.
- September 11, 1935: Norris dies of heart failure after nearly 18 years as the CME.
- September 18, 1935: Dr. Thomas Gonzales is appointed acting CME.
- July 21, 1937: Gonzales is sworn in to be the official CME.
- May 1, 1954: After 36 years at the OCME, Gonzales steps down.
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