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

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What are some safety hazards, contamination / degradation hazards and how do u package SEMINAL STAINS A

Asked by Jayleen over 5 years ago

That's a pretty broad question. I can tell you that for both seminal stains and blood stains, the best way to package one is to let it dry, then place in a sterile paper envelope or bag. Never plastic! Then keep in a dry, cool environment.

Hope that helps.

Will you go out with me?

Asked by Generic White Male almost 6 years ago

No.

What do you like about your career

Asked by Ana about 6 years ago

For school projects, please email me all the questions at once at: lisa-black@live.com

How did your knowledge of bloodstain pattern analysis help you to secure convictions in past experience?

Asked by Jason Tulanda over 5 years ago

In my personal experience, I have only testified to bloodstain pattern analysis once, and it didn’t really tell anything significant about the case because there was blood everywhere, and the fingerprints in blood weighed more than the patterns.

Where you ever shocked by a crime scene?

Asked by Denise_ot5 about 6 years ago

They’re all shocking, in their way, But there hasn’t been one in particular that bowled me over.

Why did you want to be in the criminology department?

Asked by jasmine nunez about 6 years ago

If you have a list of homework questions, please email me at: Lisa-black@live.com

Are chaplains always sworn employees or can they be citizen employees?

Asked by Dan almost 5 years ago

At my agency the chaplains are all civilians from local denominations.