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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Have you ever interviewed a suspect? What is the RIED, PEACE, cognitive, kinesthetic, among other interview and interrogation why is there so many styles???

Asked by Silly Lilly over 4 years ago

I don’t interview suspects—or victims or witnesses.That’s the detective’s job. I’m there to analyze and collect evidence.

What IQ do you need to do this job minimum?

Asked by David almost 5 years ago

As absolutely no agency I've ever heard of requires an IQ test for hire, I would have no idea.

I'm working on a blog, and one of the topics is DNA. I need to explain how it is extracted in a way an educated teen would understand. Could you please tell me how exactly it is done (including the processes in each stage)?
Thank you for your time!

Asked by Ananya about 5 years ago

I’m sorry, but I can’t. I haven’t done DNA analysis in over 20 years. Sorry I couldn’t help!

Do you see yourself doing this job in the next ten years?

Asked by Trump 2020 MAGA KAG almost 5 years ago

Yes.

Can I ask you some questions for my novel? I need some things fact-checked. Probably too long to write on here.

Asked by Paula almost 5 years ago

Sure! Email me at Lisa-black@live.com.

Does a person have to have a strong stomach to do a job like yours?

Asked by Jerry over 4 years ago

It helps. But I know good homicide detectives who do it for years and still have a weak stomach and they do fine.

Why does the BLM not give a half a shit about the Australian American woman who was shot?

Asked by WE THE PEOPPE over 4 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.