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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Do you know anything about the tools a Forensic Toxicologist uses. Or, what equipment do you use also, the maintenance of said equipment.

Asked by GunKillerOdin over 4 years ago

I know they utilize most a GC and Mass Spec, a Gas Chromatograph and a Mass Spectrometer, but I've never used either one.

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how long can a DNA be found on a dried semen stain on skin considering the swab was taken after ejaculation's by more than 36 hours and the skin area haven't been washed

Asked by jo over 4 years ago

If the stain is still visible, then clearly the semen is still there, so I see no reason why it wouldn't still have DNA in it. There might be a mixture from swabbing up the skin cells as well as the stain.

Hope that helps!

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Can you have neck tattoos?

Asked by Joseph about 4 years ago

Yes.

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Hi, for How long the sexual assault can still be detected in vagina, cervix, mouth and on clothes if there was vaginal ejaculation and no barrier

Asked by Lembalo about 4 years ago

I really don't know. I haven't done DNA analysis or biological analysis like that in over 20 years.

Sorry I can't help!

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If you were mandated to take the COVID-19 shot by your employers. Would you or would you not take it?

Asked by Tommie over 4 years ago

A) Totally unrelated to forensics.B) Already have it so it's not relevant.

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Accused of rape, she has changed the times from morning to night, claims semen was in her knickers but if it happened at night semen would of turned to water?

Asked by Pat about 4 years ago

I have no idea what you mean by ‘water’ and I don’t see why nighttime would make a difference.

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Why did this site pick up in traffic and then slow way down?

Asked by Mikey about 4 years ago

I have no idea.

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