How do you realistically write about the details of death and dead bodies in your mystery novel when you haven’t actually murdered someone yourself? How does science help to solve crime?

Learn about the science of forensics to use in your creative writing! 

Our panel is moderated by award-winning NJ mystery author Nev Marsh and our experts are:

Lt. Art Weisgerber has been the Commanding Officer of the Norwalk, CT Police Dept. Crime Scene/ Identification Unit since 2011. The Unit is responsible for processing forensic evidence at major crime & fatal crash scenes. He also teaches Crime Scene Procedure and Identification.

Dr. Lauren Thoma, M.D. is a NJ Deputy County Medical Examiner who has performed nearly 2,500 autopsies and testified over 65 times in NJ & NY Superior Courts and Federal court.  She also instructs the NJ State Police & has a special interest in cold cases. 

Kimberlee Sue Moran is an Associate Professor with over 20 years of experience as a forensic consultant and educator.  She is the co-editor of Forensic Archaeology: Multidisciplinary Perspectives and her current research is in taphonomy, the process of decomposition.

This event will take place in the lower level Meeting Room.