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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Asked by uu?W?W p???p almost 5 years ago

Weird--that looks fine in my email but is distorted on this site.

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

Asked by Christina over 4 years ago

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

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What did you major in and where? Also did you have a minor?

Asked by Ramen almost 5 years ago

I have a bachelor’s degree in biology from Cleveland State University. I didn’t have a minor.

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Do you ever use a CB radio that the cops and dispatchers use?

Asked by Random about 5 years ago

We used to, but only when we were at crime scenes, we wouldn’t have it on all the time when we are in the office. But somehow they went to new ones and we didn’t get any and have done without them since.

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