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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I found my finance on the floor but his legs were bent perfect and his knees together on top of each other. How is that possible? I'm thinking someone killed him

Asked by Shell almost 6 years ago

That's quite possible, the body reacts with the fetal position to many circumstances. I responded to a fatal traffic accident--it actually happened right in front of me--and the victim was thrown from the truck, and that's exactly how I found her. However, bodies and causes of death are really questions for a pathologist.

Can “teen” porn on the internet be considered child pornography even if the people in them are not children but prenteding to be young teens/children

Asked by Sammy about 6 years ago

I don’t know. Luckily I don’t have to deal with those cases other than assisting in a search warrant, since I am not trained in downloading computers and phones (my coworker does that). I think you’’d have to ask a lawyer.

What are some types of questions you wished people would stop asking

Asked by question to all about 6 years ago

Thanks for asking! I wish kids would stop cutting and pasting their homework questions for me to answer for them.

Why do so many think Gorge Floyd was a race issue?

Asked by Parker about 6 years ago

I am an expert in some areas of forensic science. I am not an expert in law, public safety policy or our political system.

Should police departments be defunded?

Asked by Mark about 6 years ago

Again, I'm not an expert in public safety policy, so I don't know any more about the implications than you do.

Is it possible to detect K2 sprayed/soaked on paper with a UV/ Black light flashlight?

Asked by Nick about 5 years ago

I’m sorry but I’m not familiar with what K2 is.

Have you ever seen something so graphic you had to go throw up?

Asked by Kamryn about 6 years ago

Nope. I’m lucky to have a pretty cast iron stomach.