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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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

If you smoked weed within the past few years of applying to be a tech in a crime lab, could you still get the job or is that a deal breaker?

Asked by Cayla over 8 years ago

It almost certainly would not be a deal-breaker. Just tell them the truth.

Do you usually have a lot of free time or none at all?

Asked by Emily about 9 years ago

Not much free time, no. There's always work to do.

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

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

Asked by Donna almost 9 years ago

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

Could I ask you some questions for a school project?

Asked by ssosiak1 over 8 years ago

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

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if you could choose, would you rather work in a lab or on a crime scene?

Asked by kenia almost 9 years ago

I like doing both, because being in the lab all the time can get tedious, but being at crime scenes all the time can get exhausting.

I read that it's possible to determine sex from cranium or skeletal features and when trying it out on pictures of well known celebrities I find females with male skeletons and males with female skeletons, can you please explain this anomaly?

Asked by pietas almost 9 years ago

I'm sorry but I wouldn't have any idea. You'd have to ask an anthropologist.

I want to get a degree in forensic science. Is this possible? And how would I get there?

Asked by Sarah over 8 years ago

Go to a college that offers a degree in forensic science. Each college or university should have a website where they list the degrees they provide.

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