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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Do you think Jeffrey epstein Killed himself?

Asked by Karma over 6 years ago

I don’t know any more about it than you do.

What IQ do you need to do this job minimum?

Asked by David over 6 years ago

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

I am about to graduate with a bachelors in forensic science. Moving forward, would employers look away if I got my graduate degree online?

Asked by ssosiak1@gmail.com about 6 years ago

Not necessarily. I would say in this day and age, all bets are off.

Can a dried blood sample found 10-20 years after a crime be used to find a killer?

Asked by Micah about 6 years ago

Yes, absolutely. As long as the sample is dried thoroughly before it can decompose and kept someplace dry and not overly humid or hot, it would be fine.

Are the lock down orders constitutional

Asked by WE THE PEOPPE almost 6 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.

Do prostitutes have to register as sex offenders? If not do you think they should?

Asked by Hdjdjdj over 6 years ago

I have no idea.

Have you ever had to go to court for a case?

Asked by Jay about 6 years ago

Yes, about 60 times over 25 years. But not nearly as often as you'd think.