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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what was the craziest case you have ever worked on?

Asked by john34 about 7 years ago

I haven’t worked any really crazy ones, and sorry but any semi crazy ones would take too long to explain.

What is you opinion on the product rule used in DNA match probabilities and is this a reliable statistical method to employ when new DNA profiling multiplexes analyse STR markers within the same chromosome?

Asked by andres11 over 7 years ago

Sorry, but as I'm not a DNA analyst, I wouldn't have any idea.

I was accused of rape by a diabolical tenant and her daughter! I actually sprayed w d40 and it backsplashed right in my face! I was blwng my nose, wiping sweat frm my head & spit in tissue. Cld they wipe Tht on them or in them and claim rape?

Asked by Pes about 7 years ago

No, because those fluids would not contain acid phosphatase.

What's one of the weirdest cases you've worked?

Asked by Emily over 7 years ago

Unfortunately I can't really discuss that on a public forum. And they're all weird, in their way.

What are the best colleges in Minnesota for forensics? I want a 4 year, if possible.

Asked by Sarah about 7 years ago

I'm afraid I wouldn't have any idea. Call your local crime labs and ask their personnel for suggestions.

Can a dna test determine whether my husband is an uncle or a half brother

Asked by Donna over 7 years ago

I'm sorry but I don't know. A DNA testing company can probably help you. Best of luck!

What are the questions you would ask when you find a fiber?

Asked by Cory about 7 years ago

Well, if it's found on the victim, you might ask if it came from the suspect's clothing/upholstery/etc., and vice versa. Or it could similarly link either party to the crime scene, depending upon the circumstances of the case.