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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Is there anyone special you worked with?

Asked by Jason over 4 years ago

Could you clarify that question? I'm not sure what mean.

How to identify if s nose was broken from a fall or from a punch

Asked by Doug over 5 years ago

I”m sorry but I have no idea—you’d need a pathologist for that one.

Since, you are in the forensics field. Do you know anything about forensic toxicologists? If so can you elaborate on what you know about this field?

Asked by GunKillerOdin over 4 years ago

Unfortunately, no, I cannot. I've never worked in toxicology. Sorry I couldn't help.

Hello what do different colors flags mean? You know those little flags that stick in the ground? What does pink, yellow, green, multicolored, white, etc mean?

Asked by Barney almost 5 years ago

I have no idea--are you referring to utility companies marking gas lines, etc? My agency has some flags but we haven't used them recently. I suspect if an agency uses different colored flags it might be some internal coding that they use. Sorry I can't be more help.

Hey? Do you like your job? Kind of a test question I got a bigger one comming

Asked by Claire almost 5 years ago

Like any job it has its tedious moments, but yes I like it.

What are some advancements from a forensic scientist?

Asked by GunKillerOdin over 4 years ago

I’m not sure what you mean. Do you mean how does a forensic scientist advance in their career, or what scientific advancements have been made by forensic scientists?

someone is alleged to have worn a t-shirt for over twelve hours on an 88 degrees day,dancing,drinking,and playing pool,but DNA testing revealed none of his DNA was found in said shirt.What are the odds of that,if not possible?

Asked by filomenasmith@yahoo.com over 4 years ago

That sounds odd, but were they looking for blood or semen stains in particular, or just the DNA of whoever wore it?