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“You Can’t Accidentally Remove a Liver” Surgeon Faces Manslaughter Charges | Thomas Shaknovsky Update
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- Apr 16, 2026
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Summary
William Bryan went in for what should have been a routine surgery. Instead, he died on the operating table after the wrong organ was removed. At first, it looked like medical malpractice, but as investigators started digging, a different picture began to form - one involving prior surgical errors, questionable decisions in the operating room, and allegations that what happened didn’t stop when the surgery ended. Now, a grand jury has stepped in… and this case is no longer just about a mistake. This is the update episode of Thomas Shaknovsky. To hear the initial story, you can listen to it here: https://murderandlove.com/florida-doctor-killed-patient-by-removing-liver-instead-of-spleen-the-case-of-thomas-shaknovsky/ ************************************** Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com Music: ℗ lesfreemusic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support .