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

I bought a pair of buckskin-colored work gloves and just after one day of warring the gloves for work I put them away. Twenty years later would my DNA still be detected from inside of the pair of gloves

Asked by Hank Saxena about 6 years ago

Possibly, I suppose. If they were swabbed thoroughly and the swabs picked up a few skin cells, then it would be within the realm of possibility.

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

Asked by JW over 5 years ago

Who’s Roger Stone?

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I was trying to remember this question one of my friends had asked me to fill in the blank so could you help me?

Once the DNA is extracted, it is cut into by certain _ that act as Chemical__

Asked by Saihara about 6 years ago

Sorry, I think that's something I used to know years ago but have since forgotten. I know the DNA can be cut, maybe by enzymes? into the sections of short tandem repeats. But I haven't done DNA analysis in 20 years, so my skills are not up to date. Sorry I couldn't help!

Why did you choose this career?

Asked by Beanie over 5 years ago

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

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Good morning, My name is scott hunter and i a trying to research, career exploration. I was wondering if it would be possible to meet with you or call you to learn about your profession?i would be greatful for about 20 minutes of your time. Thank you

Asked by scott almost 7 years ago

Sure, no problem. Please email me at lisa-black@live.com.

Does being a forensic scientist allow time to have a family of your own?

Asked by Sophie over 5 years ago

Yes, of course! You often have to be a little flexible in your schedule, but it's no more a problem than in any other job.

Will you go out with me?

Asked by Generic White Male about 6 years ago

No.

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