Ph.D., MFS, CBPA, CSCSA, CFPh, ABC-FKE

Dr. Amy Santoro has worked as a forensic scientist for 17 years, with experience both as a crime scene investigator and laboratory analyst. She holds three International Association for Identification (IAI) certifications; Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst (CBPA), Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst (CSCSA), and Certified Forensic Photographer (CFPh). She is also certified by the American Board of Criminalistics in Foundational Knowledge (ABC-FKE).

Dr. Santoro obtained her PhD in Forensic Science in 2024 after completing her dissertation regarding error rates in bloodstain pattern classification. She also holds a Master of Science in Forensic Science as well as a Bachelor of Science in Forensics. Additionally, Dr. Santoro holds two graduate certificates.

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Dr. Santoro is a qualified expert in crime scene investigation and reconstruction, bloodstain pattern analysis, shooting incident reconstruction, and biological screening. She has investigated over 1000 cases, including more than 500 crime scenes.

She has taught hundreds of law enforcement and forensic professionals nationwide and has designed and instructed undergraduate and graduate forensic science courses at several accredited universities.