This crime scene investigator offers a unique behind-the-scenes look into her daily life.
Shannon Byrne, 23, from Sarasota, Florida, spends her day combing through evidence and lifting DNA – all in the name of justice.
Shannon works full-time at the local police department, processing everything from partially skeletonised remains of a human body to finding traces of DNA.
She said: “I got a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a specialisation in criminalistics.
“Towards the end of my schooling, I completed an internship with a crime scene unit and volunteer hours with a Property and Evidence Unit. From there I landed my current job!”
In a typical workday, Shannon starts with filing reports before heading into the lab examining evidence, such as clothing and kitchenware.
Often, she then heads out in her crime scene van to process any active incidents and cases in her local area.
From quiet farm towns to violent crime scenes, her job as a crime scene investigator can take her everywhere.
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