Forensic Scientist

Forensic Scientist

LIsa Black

Cape Coral, FL

Female, 49

I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.

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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

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Does being a forensic scientist allow time to have a family of your own?

Asked by Sophie almost 5 years ago

Yes, of course! You often have to be a little flexible in your schedule, but it's no more a problem than in any other job.

Do prostitutes have to register as sex offenders? If not do you think they should?

Asked by Hdjdjdj over 5 years ago

I have no idea.

What would happen if you had to work on someone who had a confirmed or even suspected case of COVID-19?

Asked by Jason almost 5 years ago

See above.

How anonymous are people really on the dark, deep, and even on the regular internet? What about websites where people talk about bad things they have, doing, or going to do without signing up or anything?

Asked by Dan almost 5 years ago

I'm sorry, but I have no idea. I don't work in digital forensics.

A Man is found dead near rail track falling from a train. Can a forensic expert say whether he jumped or accidentally fell or pushed by somebody from train?

Asked by Maria Rose almost 5 years ago

I see that on TV all the time but I have a hard time believing it. But I don't know personally. Sorry!

Hi, have you heard about the Hilary Clinton being subpoenaed for a disposition? The emails among other things. How will they detemine gulit and what do you think?

Asked by JAY almost 5 years ago

Not my field.

what is the most important thing to know before becoming a forensic scientist?

Asked by Denisse Parada almost 5 years ago

The most important qualities to have would be patience, persistence, attention to detail and objectivity.