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

Sorry, I meant rape-and-murder, not tape-and-murder. Censored by autocorrect.

Asked by Laurel over 4 years ago

I was wondering!!

308 Votes

Why do so many think Gorge Floyd was a race issue?

Asked by Parker about 5 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.

305 Votes

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Have you ever had a encounter with a first amendment auditor?

Asked by Question to you and a few others over 4 years ago

Not that I know of.

304 Votes

What do you think of SHOCK treatment and victim impacts panels? Do you think they help people change or just throwing tax dollars at people who are unwilling to change

Asked by rob about 5 years ago

I live in a small, low-crime city so I have no experience with this.

299 Votes

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If you where not a Forensic Scientist what other job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by Question to all about 5 years ago

It might be nice to retire and be able to write full time!

298 Votes

What Are the Disadvantages of Forensic Scientists?

Asked by dadsfasdf over 4 years ago

I don’t know what you mean by this. What is the disadvantage of working as a forensic scientist? Or what are the disadvantages of the existence of forensic scientists? Or what factors work against you when trying to obtain helpful information from evidence?

296 Votes