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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Could I ask you some questions for a school project?

Asked by ssosiak1 almost 8 years ago

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

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

Asked by Dana Blackmon about 8 years ago

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

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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 almost 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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i want to change my website name. my website name is goralaw.com. but i want to change it. so please suggest me.

Asked by I want to Change My website name. over 7 years ago

I wouldn't have any idea about that.

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Hi there! I was wondering if I can interview you for my school project ? if so please contact me @litzy475@gmail.com

Asked by Litzy garza almost 8 years ago

Yes, I'll email you when I'm back at work tomorrow.

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

Asked by kenia over 8 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.

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

Asked by Donna about 8 years ago

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

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