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 about 8 years ago

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

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, about 8 years ago

Sure, I'll email you.

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 about 8 years ago

Yes, soap will take care of it.

I want to become a Forensic Biologist, similar to a Forensic Scientist. However, I'm unsure about what to major in Biology or Forensic Science? To become a Forensic Biologist, Do i major in Biology or Forensic Science?

Asked by Ash almost 8 years ago

I would guess that you should major in biology and minor in forensic science. I don't believe that a general forensic science program would be specific enough for a biologist job. But you should check want ads to see what they require.

How do forensic Serologists help the community? In what type of way?

Asked by Deziree Montervino about 8 years ago

In the way of helping to solve crimes.

My school is offering 2 community health service courses that are credited. Will these courses be any help with forensic science or forensic anthropology?

Asked by Crazykid almost 8 years ago

I'm sorry but I don't know what a community health service course is, but I would think any information about the medical field would always be helpful.

I am a writer doing research, I want to preface this by saying I know what I am about to show might be impossible in the real world, but my story is working with a paranormal cause. Anyway, how would it be possible to appear self inflicted? https://ibb.co/eYiDGK

Asked by Ahmetia over 7 years ago

Possible for what to appear self-inflicted?