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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Can you have neck tattoos?

Asked by Joseph about 3 years ago

Yes.

Why did this site pick up in traffic and then slow way down?

Asked by Mikey about 3 years ago

I have no idea.

Is there anyone special you worked with?

Asked by Jason over 3 years ago

Could you clarify that question? I'm not sure what mean.

how long can a DNA be found on a dried semen stain on skin considering the swab was taken after ejaculation's by more than 36 hours and the skin area haven't been washed

Asked by jo over 3 years ago

If the stain is still visible, then clearly the semen is still there, so I see no reason why it wouldn't still have DNA in it. There might be a mixture from swabbing up the skin cells as well as the stain.

Hope that helps!

If you were mandated to take the COVID-19 shot by your employers. Would you or would you not take it?

Asked by Tommie over 3 years ago

A) Totally unrelated to forensics.B) Already have it so it's not relevant.

Do you have to have special skills to do this? Do you have to have a certain level of fitness?

Asked by Tori over 3 years ago

You will most likely need at least an associates degree in forensics or a natural science. How agile you need to be depends on what you're doing--if you're working in a lab, consistently on level ground, a disability would not be an issue. If you're doing crime scene work and you need to sometimes climb on top of roofs or into attics, out in fields, etc., then you need to be mobile. But nothing like police officers or rescue personnel.

Hope that helps!

What are some advancements from a forensic scientist?

Asked by GunKillerOdin over 3 years ago

I’m not sure what you mean. Do you mean how does a forensic scientist advance in their career, or what scientific advancements have been made by forensic scientists?