S3 Episode 2: Blood Work – Bound by the Cloak
The crime scene and death cleanup industry is a vital and often overlooked component of public safety and restoration. When the unthinkable occurs, crime scene and death cleaners step in to restore order and cleanliness. As a seasoned expert in the field, Scott Vogel of Emergi-Clean, based out of New Jersey, sheds light on the importance of crime scene cleanup and its significant impact on affected individuals and communities. From violent crimes to accidents, Scott shares anecdotes that highlight the resilience and dedication required to handle these challenging situations with professionalism and compassion.
Show Notes:
Articles:
America’s Deep-Cleaning Boom (2020) by Sarah Zhang
Crime Scene Cleaners Tell Us About the Grizzly Reality of Their Work (2020) by Jessica Lynch
Voluntary Guidelines for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Laboratory Cleanup
This Is What It’s Like to Be a Crime Scene Cleaner (2018) by Carson Kessler
Smelling Death: On the Job With New York’s Crime-Scene Cleaners (2014) by Saira Khan
Books:
“What Now?: Navigating the Aftermath of Homicide & Suicide” by Jan Canty
“The Dead Janitors Club: Pathetically True Tales of a Crime Scene Cleanup King” by Jeff Klima
“The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman’s Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster” by Sarah Krasnostein
Bound by the Cloak 