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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A crime scene, body fond in freezer, the couple murder worker that cleans the apartment, the body fond in freezer, they discover that the body was killed else where frozen, moved to another state and put in freezer, how they figure it out?

Asked by Sherlock over 7 years ago

So the victim was killed and put in a freezer, then moved to another state and put in another freezer? I have no idea how that would be figured out, unless they leave some compelling clue frozen with the victim.

1. What is the work environment like?
2. What does the day to day consist of at work?
3. What qualities do you think that someone needs to become a forensic scientist?
4. How often as a forensic scientist have you had to show up at court?
5. How many years of schooling did you go through to become a forensic scientist?
6. What do you find the most challenging aspect of the job?
7. What skills do you find to be the most important to have when entering the job of a forensic scientist?
8. What made you want to become a forensic scientist?
9. About how many hours do you work a day?
10. What do you enjoy most about the job?
11. How did your career begin?

Asked by Student over 7 years ago

For school projects please email me at: lisa-black@live.com

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

Asked by soph02 over 7 years ago

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

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

Asked by aadelle77 about 7 years ago

No.

How long does an iPhone have to be submerged in lake water before it can’t be used to find locations or contacts?

Asked by J.H. Paree about 7 years ago

I have absolutely no idea. I asked my coworker (who does digital forensics) this one time because I wanted to get rid of some old phones, but she didn't know either. I smashed them with a hammer and then soaked them in my pool for about ten minutes, but of course I have no way to know if that completely worked.

I am in my last year at school and I'm thinking about going to forensics but I have no idea what the career entails. Could you give me a summary or something

Asked by school pupil about 8 years ago

I'm not trying to be snippy, but no, I really can't. 'Forensics' could be anything from having a PhD in genetics to working in evidence intake. Start with why you're thinking about it as a career, what it is you see yourself doing. Then try to find facilities near you that do that and ask for a tour. It's a good way to get specific answers to specific questions as well as begin to make contacts in the field.

Like tyler I have some questions to ask. Is there anyway you can email me at jacquan.craig@gmail.com and I email you a few questions to answer? Thanks it is for my class.

Asked by Hello My name is Jay, over 7 years ago

Sure, I'll email you.