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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Why do so many think Gorge Floyd was a race issue?

Asked by Parker almost 5 years ago

I am an expert in some areas of forensic science. I am not an expert in law, public safety policy or our political system.

Did you hear about the black man that a white man knocked a statue on his head? Should the people who knocked the statue down and put him in a coma be arrested?

Asked by Justin almost 5 years ago

I don’t know what you’re referring to, and I wouldn’t know the answer anyway. I’m not a lawyer.

Have you ever had a encounter with a first amendment auditor?

Asked by Question to you and a few others over 4 years ago

Not that I know of.

What Are the Disadvantages of Forensic Scientists?

Asked by dadsfasdf about 4 years ago

I don’t know what you mean by this. What is the disadvantage of working as a forensic scientist? Or what are the disadvantages of the existence of forensic scientists? Or what factors work against you when trying to obtain helpful information from evidence?

Would it best to get a bachelors degree in Forensic behavioral sciences, or would an associates degree be ok? I dint mind spending the time and money on the bachelors but if an associates is the same then I'll go that route. Thank you for any info.

Asked by DarkBigFootfromTealJungle about 4 years ago

If you’re looking at behavioral psychology, I’m afraid I have no idea what job requirements would be. Try to find the websites of professional organizations, like American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and check their job vacancy postings for job requirements. I’m sure there must be national organizations of behavioral psychology as well, and they should be able to guide you. Best of luck to you.

Is it possible to detect K2 sprayed/soaked on paper with a UV/ Black light flashlight?

Asked by Nick about 4 years ago

I’m sorry but I’m not familiar with what K2 is.

What do you think of SHOCK treatment and victim impacts panels? Do you think they help people change or just throwing tax dollars at people who are unwilling to change

Asked by rob almost 5 years ago

I live in a small, low-crime city so I have no experience with this.