What title is given to a public official who investigates any death not due to natural causes?

A public official who investigates any death not due to natural causes is referred to as a coroner. The role of the coroner is to determine the cause of death, especially in cases of sudden, unexplained, or violent deaths. This position often requires the individual to conduct autopsies or arrange for them, gather evidence, perform inquiries, and sometimes testify in court about their findings.

While a pathologist specializes in diagnosing disease through the examination of tissues and body fluids, they are not the public official responsible for investigating deaths. A medical examiner also investigates deaths, but this title is often associated with those who are licensed physicians and hold specific requirements; in some jurisdictions, the terms may overlap with coroner. Forensic scientists assist in providing evidence and analysis related to crimes but do not typically conduct death investigations themselves. Thus, the title of 'Coroner' encompasses the official role specified in the question.