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

Jason Crawford
Forensic Lab Manager
Office: 404-508-3561
Fax: 404-508-3504
jpcrawford@dekalbcountyga.gov

    

 

    

 

Marquel Johnson

Marquel Johnson
Forensic Technician
Office: 404-508-3528
Fax: 404-508-3504
mjohnson2@dekalbcountyga.gov

    
    

Keonna Plummer

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

  

Rhiannon Webb

Rhiannon Webb
Forensic Technician
Office: 404-508-3500
Fax: 404-508-3504
rswebb@dekalbcountyga.gov

    
    

Dustin Grossman

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

  

Hunter Smith

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