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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 over 8 years ago

No, because those fluids would not contain acid phosphatase.

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

Asked by Sarah almost 9 years ago

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

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Is there a way to tell the person's weight from their skeleton? I know you can tell age, race, old injuries and so much more. Would you be able to tell that the bones belonged to a 400lb man?

Asked by Desiré over 9 years ago

That's an excellent question but you need an anthropologist to answer it. I'm afraid I don't know. Sorry!

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Could a persons pants instantly catch on fire , front and back from using a torch?

Asked by Dana Blackmon almost 9 years ago

I'm sure that depends on what material the pants were made of.

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As a Forensic Scientist, are you legally exempt from being a Juror?

Asked by Ahmed Jordan Ezz Jr. about 9 years ago

This may vary by county or state, but I am not because I'm a civilian employee and not a sworn officer.

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Hi my name Is Gemali Monzon and I go to Chehalis Middle School and we are doing a project on the career we want. I want to be a forensic science technician and would like to interview you. You can get back at me at monzongasparg23@chehalisschool.org

Asked by Gemali Monzon about 9 years ago

Sure, I'll email you.

I just tried to email you and it came back undeliverable. You can email me at lisa-black@live.com.

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So I am going to get my associates degree (and a forensic certification), is that enough to get a job working for a forensic police department?

Asked by Geo almost 9 years ago

I have no idea. You'll have to ask the agency to which you are applying. They may all have different requirements.

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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?

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

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

Is there a way to tell the person's weight from their skeleton? I know you can tell age, race, old injuries and so much more. Would you be able to tell that the bones belonged to a 400lb man?

Could a persons pants instantly catch on fire , front and back from using a torch?

Also on Jobstr...

As a Forensic Scientist, are you legally exempt from being a Juror?

Hi my name Is Gemali Monzon and I go to Chehalis Middle School and we are doing a project on the career we want. I want to be a forensic science technician and would like to interview you. You can get back at me at monzongasparg23@chehalisschool.org

So I am going to get my associates degree (and a forensic certification), is that enough to get a job working for a forensic police department?

Forensic Scientist

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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?

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

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

Is there a way to tell the person's weight from their skeleton? I know you can tell age, race, old injuries and so much more. Would you be able to tell that the bones belonged to a 400lb man?

Could a persons pants instantly catch on fire , front and back from using a torch?

Also on Jobstr...

As a Forensic Scientist, are you legally exempt from being a Juror?

Hi my name Is Gemali Monzon and I go to Chehalis Middle School and we are doing a project on the career we want. I want to be a forensic science technician and would like to interview you. You can get back at me at monzongasparg23@chehalisschool.org

So I am going to get my associates degree (and a forensic certification), is that enough to get a job working for a forensic police department?

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