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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Hi Lisa, I am studying forensics for a project and I came across a couple images that have me stumped. I think they may be phony, but not sure. They are from a gore site (they are non nude). Can you help me determine some things about these pics?

Asked by HG over 4 years ago

What is it you’re going to want to know about them, because I may or may not be able to help.

Should police departments be defunded?

Asked by Mark over 4 years ago

Again, I'm not an expert in public safety policy, so I don't know any more about the implications than you do.

What would happen if someone was eating brains line in IZombie?

Asked by Darla over 4 years ago

They would put themselves at risk of contracting kuru, which is similar to Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease.

be honest has there ever been someone you did not like and where happy to see their lifeless body?

Asked by sdf over 4 years ago

I've never known anyone who became one of our victims, so no.

What do you think is the worst case you have ever done. What’s the most gruesome, frustrating, or however you define it.

Asked by Mark over 4 years ago

Probably the most raw was a small plane crash.

Wait is your husband the country singer?!

Asked by Tim over 4 years ago

No. That’s the actress Lisa Hartman Black.

If you where not a Forensic Scientist what other job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by Question to all over 4 years ago

It might be nice to retire and be able to write full time!