r/ForensicScience

I was struggling to find an appropriate subreddit so please let me know if this isn’t correct I’m just at my wits end here. Long story short in October 2025 a family member was killed in her home an investigation was opened and has since been closed. The cleaning issue I’m facing is trying to remove luminol off of walls in the home since they’ve been sitting so long the stains are very set. I can’t find any information online other than to just paint over it and I’m just hoping we can avoid adding that. If anyone has ever dealt with something similar (my deepest condolences) I am open to any advice.

I accepted a 7-day livestream challenge. Starting Monday 5/11.

Here's the deal: I'm a former Forensic Identification Specialist. I've processed real crime scenes, lifted real prints, and testified in real courtrooms. What I have NOT done is go live on the internet. Not once. So this should be entertaining and educational for everyone.

If you've ever wanted to pick the brain of someone who actually worked CSI — not the TV version, the real one — this is your shot. Crime scene processing, fingerprint analysis, forensic methodology, breaking into the field, court testimony, cold cases — ask me anything forensic-related. I will answer it live, probably while figuring out how to unmute myself.

• On YouTube
• Monday 5/11 through Sunday 5/18
• Weeknights @ 6PM Pacific — at least 30 min, longer if the questions are good

In an era of AI slop and deep fakes, I offer you something rare: a real human being who is genuinely figuring out livestreaming in real time. Authenticity guaranteed. Technical competence — we'll see.

Drop a message if you're in. Details within 48 hours.

Hello! I am lucky enough to be able to attend Arizona State University Online through working at Starbucks, and I’ve had interest in Forensics for awhile without truly knowing if it’s what I want to do. When looking at my options for ASU, it’s one of the majors that pops out at me the most, and so I’m wanting to learn slightly more before committing.

I think I’d be interested in Death Investigations as a specification, but I’m not sure if I should limit my studies to that or go with the general…. So I’d like opinions, and I’d also like to hear from Forensic Scientists who specify in that area and how it differs in their experiences.
Thank you in advance!

I’m still in high school (junior) and this is the time where I have to pick what I want to pursue, it’s been putting me on edge lately. I love the concept of forensics or anything in that field, I’m not sure what I really want to set my mind on, I live in the UAE and I’m not sure if that’s gonna benefit me as I don’t hear much about forensics in my country (I probably just need to research more). I was also thinking of studying abroad but again I don’t know, what if I study that major and realize I can’t handle doing it even though I love forensics?

Hi Everyone!

i am hoping theres some Australians in here to help lol-
I have always been so interested in Forensic Science and have been heavily considering studying a Bachelors in Forensic Science or maybe a dual degree of forensic/criminology and criminal justice. Does anyone have any tips? Is it worth it to do a dual degree and if so should i do a honours year, masters etc?

THANK YOU!!!