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Anna Cox, MFSSpecialties
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Crime Scene Investigations Death Investigations TFT Contract Courses Taught Advanced Bloodstain pattern Analysis Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis |
About Anna Cox
Anna M. Cox, MFS, has worked in the field of forensics for over 25 years. She began her career as a volunteer autopsy technician for the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office in January of 2000. In July of 2000, Anna was hired by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Section as a Forensic Science Specialist. She began her bloodstain pattern training in June 2001. Prior to leaving the sheriff’s office in June 2013 to begin consulting and providing training, Anna was a member of the Major Case Response Team and the primary bloodstain pattern analyst at the sheriff’s office. She was often requested by other agencies in Florida to perform bloodstain pattern documentation and analysis under mutual aid. Anna also specializes in chemical enhancement of latent and blood patterns.
Anna has provided bloodstain pattern analysis and conclusions in over 260 violent crime and homicide cases in 5 states and in federal jurisdictions. Upon request she still responds to active crime scenes to assist agencies throughout the state of Florida with their investigations. She has provided expert testimony over 150 times as a Bloodstain Pattern Analysis expert in many of the jurisdictions. She is a member of the International Association of Identification and a grant peer reviewer for the United States Department of Justice.
Anna earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She has a Certificate in Crime Scene Technology from St. Petersburg Junior College, a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Death Investigation from the University of Florida, and a Master of Forensic Sciences with Specialization in Investigation from National University in San Diego, California. Her thesis was titled “Differentiating Impact Spatter from Transfer Stains on Textiles: Does the Introduction of Stain Resistant Moisture Wicking Fabric in Men’s Athletic Shirts Prohibit Correct Identification?” The yearlong thesis project required strict adherence to the Scientific Method and peer-review.
Anna has instructed coursework in Basic and Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Homicide Processing Techniques, and Chemical Enhancement of Latent and Blood Patterns for law enforcement agencies, universities, attorney offices, and professional associations. She was also an adjunct instructor for the St. Petersburg Junior College Crime Scene Technology Program.
Anna M. Cox, MFS, has worked in the field of forensics for over 25 years. She began her career as a volunteer autopsy technician for the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office in January of 2000. In July of 2000, Anna was hired by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Section as a Forensic Science Specialist. She began her bloodstain pattern training in June 2001. Prior to leaving the sheriff’s office in June 2013 to begin consulting and providing training, Anna was a member of the Major Case Response Team and the primary bloodstain pattern analyst at the sheriff’s office. She was often requested by other agencies in Florida to perform bloodstain pattern documentation and analysis under mutual aid. Anna also specializes in chemical enhancement of latent and blood patterns.
Anna has provided bloodstain pattern analysis and conclusions in over 260 violent crime and homicide cases in 5 states and in federal jurisdictions. Upon request she still responds to active crime scenes to assist agencies throughout the state of Florida with their investigations. She has provided expert testimony over 150 times as a Bloodstain Pattern Analysis expert in many of the jurisdictions. She is a member of the International Association of Identification and a grant peer reviewer for the United States Department of Justice.
Anna earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She has a Certificate in Crime Scene Technology from St. Petersburg Junior College, a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Death Investigation from the University of Florida, and a Master of Forensic Sciences with Specialization in Investigation from National University in San Diego, California. Her thesis was titled “Differentiating Impact Spatter from Transfer Stains on Textiles: Does the Introduction of Stain Resistant Moisture Wicking Fabric in Men’s Athletic Shirts Prohibit Correct Identification?” The yearlong thesis project required strict adherence to the Scientific Method and peer-review.
Anna has instructed coursework in Basic and Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Homicide Processing Techniques, and Chemical Enhancement of Latent and Blood Patterns for law enforcement agencies, universities, attorney offices, and professional associations. She was also an adjunct instructor for the St. Petersburg Junior College Crime Scene Technology Program.