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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Hi, I have a career research project and was wondering if you had time for a one on one interview?

Asked by Kiara almost 7 years ago

Sorry for the late response--sure, email me at lisa-black@live.com.

513 Votes

Have you been involved in a case that went cold and it affected you personally and professionally?

Asked by aadelle77 over 6 years ago

No.

510 Votes

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Asked by davidjohn2121 about 7 years ago

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Hi, I recently developed OCD with a particular person.. I hate the fact this persons “DNA” or skin cells will be with me. This person touched my shirt and I washed it by hand..will their skin cells be gone after washing? Also my phone?

Asked by Helena almost 7 years ago

Yes, soap will take care of it.

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Can u plz tell me how to become a forensic scientist.....can i get a scolarship in your land

Asked by Litty almost 7 years ago

Stay in school and take lots of science courses. Scholarships would be offered by different schools and/or organizations. What land are you in now?

507 Votes

What is the difference between a forensic psychologist and a criminal psychologist?

Asked by soph02 almost 7 years ago

I apologize but I have absolutely no idea. I suspect there may not be a difference.

506 Votes

A criminal stabbed to death two victims and then inflicted wounds upon themselves The killer's shirt was covered in blood. Is it possible to determine that one victims blood was on top of another persons blood? Can they tell who was stabbed 1st or 2

Asked by Chunky Monkey over 6 years ago

I"m sorry, I know I posted an answer to this question but apparently it disappeared into cyberspace. As far as I know, no, it wouldn't be possible. The DNA results would show a mixture so that you could say 'it could be a mix of these two people, meaning there's no alleles that could NOT have come from them' but you couldn't positively state that it is a mixture. And it wouldn't be possible to tell which came first as the sample is put in a liquid medium and mixed to analyze.

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