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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is it possible to be stabbed in your subclavian vein leading to death [while standing up] and not get blood on your shoes

Asked by Kerry Ferris about 6 years ago

Wow, sorry, I have no idea where the subclavian vein even is. I’m afraid you need a pathologist.

Sorry I couldn’t be more help!



Why did you choose this career?

Asked by Beanie about 5 years ago

I always loved mysteries and detection, but didn't want to be a cop.

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

Asked by Dan about 5 years ago

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

Your take on Gorge Floyd

Asked by DeeDee about 5 years ago

You know as much as I do.

What do you like about your career

Asked by Ana over 6 years ago

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

What does death smell like and why? Do different people smell different?

Asked by asdf about 5 years ago

It all depends on the circumstances of the death (fire victims can have a smoke smell, of course) but mostly the degree of decomposition. That's the only thing that makes a difference, otherwise everyone is the same.

Do you think Roger Stone is guilty or innocent or unsure?

Asked by JW about 5 years ago

Who’s Roger Stone?