Michael Baden

Michael Baden is a Fox News contributor and joined the network in 2003. In this role, Dr. Baden provides FNC with expert analysis of medical, forensic and investigative aspects of unnatural death and injury, including homicide, suicide, accident and mass disasters (multiple shootings, terrorist attacks, hurricanes, fires, airplane crashes etc.).

Cocaine, fentanyl found in bodies of deceased Kansas City Chiefs fans: Report

February 2, 2024

Cocaine, fentanyl found in bodies of deceased Kansas City Chiefs fans: Report

Fox News contributor Dr. Michael Baden joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his take on the report and what he thinks led to the deaths of the three NFL fans.

Dog hair from Idaho murders crime scene could be ‘home run’ for the prosecution: Dr. Michael Baden

January 19, 2023

Dog hair from Idaho murders crime scene could be ‘home run’ for the prosecution: Dr. Michael Baden

Fox News contributor Dr. Michael Baden responds to breaking news in the deadly ‘Rust’ shooting and unpacks the significance of details revealed in the unsealed search warrant for alleged Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger.

Bryan Kohberger's lawyers could set stage for insanity defense: Dr. Michael Baden

January 3, 2023

Bryan Kohberger's lawyers could set stage for insanity defense: Dr. Michael Baden

Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden on DNA databases that could have led to quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's arrest and allegations that the suspect has made threats while in jail.

Idaho college murders: Officials reportedly used genetic data to locate suspect

January 2, 2023

Idaho college murders: Officials reportedly used genetic data to locate suspect

Fox News contributor Dr. Michael Baden joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss how police were able to track down the suspect.

Death of Georgia toddler compared to Casey Anthony case

November 22, 2022

Death of Georgia toddler compared to Casey Anthony case

Fox News contributor Dr. Michael Baden joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the latest on the investigation into the murder of four Idaho college students and a Georgia mother who was arrested for the alleged killing of her toddler.

University of Idaho murders: Motive behind the killings still unclear

November 21, 2022

University of Idaho murders: Motive behind the killings still unclear

Fox News contributor and forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden breaks down key evidence to look for in the University of Idaho murders.

University of Idaho murders: Forensic pathologist breaks down crucial evidence investigators should look for

November 20, 2022

University of Idaho murders: Forensic pathologist breaks down crucial evidence investigators should look for

Fox News contributor Dr. Michael Baden breaks down forensic evidence processing in the University of Idaho murders and discusses a key misstep investigators took during their analysis.

Dr. Michael Baden: Coronavirus testing of the dead as well as the living is vital

Opinion

April 11, 2020

Dr. Michael Baden: Coronavirus testing of the dead as well as the living is vital

To get an accurate count of the number of people in the U.S. killed by the novel coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease COVID-19, it’s important that we conduct widespread testing of both the general population and those who have died.

‘Rodney Reed is innocent,’ according to forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden

November 14, 2019

‘Rodney Reed is innocent,’ according to forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden

Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Baden tells Fox News Rodney Reed is innocent. Reed is scheduled to be executed in Texas on Nov. 20.

Dr. Michael Baden on forensic clues investigators can glean from evidence in missing Connecticut mom case

June 5, 2019

Dr. Michael Baden on forensic clues investigators can glean from evidence in missing Connecticut mom case

Police reportedly using cadaver dogs to search for Jennifer Dulos; insight from Dr. Michael Baden, forensic pathologist and a Fox News contributor.

What health issues might boys rescued from cave face?

July 8, 2018

What health issues might boys rescued from cave face?

Four boys have been rescued from a cave in Thailand and sent to the hospital; Dr. Michael Baden shares insight.

Dr. Baden explains the makeup of a mass killer

June 29, 2018

Dr. Baden explains the makeup of a mass killer

Suspect in deadly Maryland newsroom shooting in custody; forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden offers insight.

How will Florida investigation helps stop future attacks?

February 16, 2018

How will Florida investigation helps stop future attacks?

What clues will social media reveal. Forensic pathologist Dr Michael Baden reacts on 'Fox & Friends First.'

FBI says no evidence of attack on dead border patrol agent

February 9, 2018

FBI says no evidence of attack on dead border patrol agent

Forensic pathologist Michael Baden shares his perspective on what really happened.

Why did coroner refuse to release Vegas shooter's autopsy?

February 5, 2018

Why did coroner refuse to release Vegas shooter's autopsy?

Dr. Baden on Las Vegas investigation latest

Report says Aaron Hernandez had advanced stages of CTE

September 23, 2017

Report says Aaron Hernandez had advanced stages of CTE

Reaction and analysis on 'Fox & Friends'

Dr. Baden: One person alone can't bury a body 12 feet deep

July 14, 2017

Dr. Baden: One person alone can't bury a body 12 feet deep

Search for accomplices

How would GOP health care bill impact the opioid crisis?

June 24, 2017

How would GOP health care bill impact the opioid crisis?

Dr. Michael Baden provides insight

Dr. Baden on forensic search for clues from concert attack

May 23, 2017

Dr. Baden on forensic search for clues from concert attack

Fox News contributor

How police work and DNA evidence broke open NY jogger case

February 6, 2017

How police work and DNA evidence broke open NY jogger case

Dr. Michael Baden explains

How body parts could provide clues to EgyptAir's crash

May 20, 2016

How body parts could provide clues to EgyptAir's crash

Dr. Baden on forensics of EgyptAir 804

Family says new autopsy proves dead prostitute was murdered

February 17, 2016

Family says new autopsy proves dead prostitute was murdered

Dr. Michael Baden explains his findings

Flashback: O.J. Simpson on Nicole Brown Simpson

February 15, 2016

Flashback: O.J. Simpson on Nicole Brown Simpson

O.J. reflects on Nicole Brown Simpson

Looking back on Greta's 2004 interview with O.J. Simpson

February 15, 2016

Looking back on Greta's 2004 interview with O.J. Simpson

Greta looks back at 2004 O.J. interview

Dr. Baden's examination: Freddie Gray, US contractor's death

June 24, 2015

Dr. Baden's examination: Freddie Gray, US contractor's death

Baden on Gray, contractor death

Inside the forensics of the manhunt for escaped killers

June 11, 2015

Inside the forensics of the manhunt for escaped killers

K-9 cops on prisoners' trail?

Inside the forensics of pizza in DC mansion murders

May 21, 2015

Inside the forensics of pizza in DC mansion murders

How pizza yields clues in DC murders

6 Baltimore officers charged: Anatomy of a homicide

May 1, 2015

6 Baltimore officers charged: Anatomy of a homicide

How Freddie Gray's death is a homicide

Breaking down case in Freddie Gray death

May 1, 2015

Breaking down case in Freddie Gray death

Dr. Michael Baden weighs in

What investigators can learn from crash victims' remains

March 24, 2015

What investigators can learn from crash victims' remains

Insight from Dr. Michael Baden