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


Keonna Plummer Forensic Technician Office: 404-508-3500 Fax: 404-508-3504 ksjones@dekalbcountyga.gov			Dustin Grossman Forensic Technician Office: 404-508-3500 Fax: 404-508-3504 degrossman@dekalbcountyga.gov


Hunter Smith Forensic Technician Office: 404-508-3500 Fax: 404-508-3504 c-hdsmith@dekalbcountyga.gov

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