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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

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 over 8 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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What's one of the weirdest cases you've worked?

Asked by Emily almost 9 years ago

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

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So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

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Could I ask you some questions for a school project?

Asked by ssosiak1 about 8 years ago

Sure, email me at Lisa-Black@live.com

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Did you ever puke or feel funny on a certain case?

Asked by MarieAbend over 8 years ago

I got a little queasy at my very first autopsy, but since then, no.

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Can cigarette remains (Butts, partially smoked, etc.) be used to identify time in forensic investigation? (ex: Staleness)

Asked by Wolf - Research for Novel over 8 years ago

Not as far as I know. I think that would be too difficult because even if you could assess staleness, you wouldn't know how fast the person smokes a pack, therefore how long the pack had been open, how it had been stored, etc.

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

Asked by Ahmed Jordan Ezz Jr. over 8 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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Would it be better to have a bachelors degree in biology? Or a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice focused on forensics?

Asked by Sabrina over 8 years ago

That depends on what job you're applying for--does it entail more lab work or more scene work? The only way to know for sure is call the places you might want to work and ask, or at least check out job postings online.

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