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

Asked by sdf about 6 years ago

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

What do you think about the BLM?

Asked by Kaylee almost 6 years ago

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

Hello Lisa, what has changed in your job since you started to now

Asked by Jamie over 4 years ago

The ability to find 'contact' DNA, the improvement and proliferation of video cameras and the improvement and proliferation of downloading cell phone data. I think those are the major points.

Hope that helps!

CN you really find anyone like in NCIS?

Asked by May about 6 years ago

Nope!

Why do people ask you such non sense questions. If you look much of many of these questions the writing styles are the same I am getting the feeling someone or some people are messing around with the site and messing with the forms.

Asked by Jessica almost 6 years ago

I agree.

Hi,
What is the difference between forensic observation & forensic inference?

Asked by Caitlyn almost 6 years ago

I'm not familiar with those terms. Sorry I can't help!

Do you think a forensic science certificate of proficiency (or any other forensic science certificates) is beneficial in any way?

Asked by Christina over 5 years ago

Yes, certification in any discipline is definitely a good thing to put on a resume.