Forensic Laboratory

Forensic Lab Staff

The Forensic Laboratory is the heart of the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office and consists of a laboratory manager and four 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 Jones 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
Ke'Aira Rider Histologist Office: 404-508-3552 Fax: 404-508-3504 kjrider@dekalbcountyga.gov

Event Calendar

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