Forensic Laboratory

The Forensic Laboratory is the heart of the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office and consists of a laboratory manager and five autopsy technicians. All staff must be aware of universal precautions and safety guidelines, skilled in forensic photography and radiology, laboratory procedure, medical nomenclature, and anatomy. Many essential procedures are conducted in the forensic lab on a daily basis, which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Conducting autopsies
• Drawing blood samples
• Documenting evidence
• Collecting latent fingerprints
• Procuring x-rays
• Collecting and preserving evidence for forensic analysis
• Overseeing the release of decedents to funeral homes
   

Jason Crawford Forensic Lab Manager Office: 404-508-3561 Fax: 404-508-3504 jpcrawford@dekalbcountyga.gov			Marquel Johnson Forensic Technician Office: 404-508-3528 Fax: 404-508-3504 mjohnson2@dekalbcountyga.gov
Shana Wooldridge Forensic Anthropologist Office: 404-508-3500 Fax: 404-508-3504 snwooldridge@dekalbcountyga.gov			Keonna Plummer Forensic Technician Office: 404-508-3500 Fax: 404-508-3504 ksjones@dekalbcountyga.gov
Sharon Lackwood Forensic Technician Office: 404-508-3500 Fax: 404-508-3504 slackwood@dekalbcountyga.gov			Rhiannon Webb Forensic Technician Office: 404-508-3500 Fax: 404-508-3504 rswebb@dekalbcountyga.gov
Que Smith Forensic Technician Office: 404-508-3552 Fax: 404-508-3504			Ke'Aira Rider Histologist Office: 404-508-3552 Fax: 404-508-3504 kjrider@dekalbcountyga.gov