Lucinda Evert
Pretoria,South Africa
Summary
Expert with 17 years of experience in forensic sciences, specializing in missing and unidentified deceased cases. Proven track record in both investigative and humanitarian forensic work. Committed to advancing forensic practices that enhance justice and identification while preserving the dignity of the deceased.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Forensic Specialist
International Committee of the Red Cross
Pretoria
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee strategic design, planning, supervision, and execution of forensic activities across Southern African Region including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
- Acts as the ICRC focal point and internal and external advisor to institutions /stakeholders for all matters related to forensics particularly that of missing persons, the management of the dead and other pertinent forensic issues.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments and regular evaluation of the medico-legal systems in Southern African contexts and develops strategies and plans of action in line with findings.
- Forms part of Rapid Deployment Mechanism to facilitate Forensic assistance to Delegations during crises.
Senior Forensic Analyst
South African Police Service
Pretoria
05.2013 - 01.2021
- Served in the Victim Identification Center of the Forensic Science Laboratory, developing strategies for victim recovery in mass fatality incidents.
- Processed unidentified bodies or remains, identifying them through fingerprints, DNA, and photographs.
- Provided Disaster Victim Identification training to internal and external stakeholders.
- Compiled case and identification reports and established a missing persons and unknown deceased database.
- Managed human and physical resources within the unit.
Senior Forensic Officer
Forensic Pathology Services
Pretoria
03.2008 - 04.2013
- Performing of post mortem examinations. Initially limited to evisceration, but then promoted to specialised organ examinations and other special dissection techniques.
- Scanning of bodies to determine possible causes of death which may not be detected at autopsy examination.
- Assisting families in the identification of deceased bodies.
- Assist in establishing the identity of unknown bodies. This includes liaison with the SAPS, The Missing Persons Bureau and other related Government Agencies.
- Arrange pauper burials for unidentified and unclaimed bodies.
- Assist the Facility Manager in the day-to-day running of the Forensic Pathology Service Pretoria.
- Procurement of equipment and consumables, and management of stores.
- Member of the Disaster Planning Committee and Forensic Pathology Service Missing Persons Website Task Team.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Criminalistics
University of Pretoria
04.2001 - 2012
Bachelor of Science - Medical Criminalistics
University of Pretoria
PretoriaBachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Pretoria
PretoriaSkills
- Knowledge of medico-legal systems
- Analytical thinking
- Program development and execution
- Detail-oriented approach
- Collaborative teamwork
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Forensic Specialist
International Committee of the Red Cross
01.2021 - Current
Senior Forensic Analyst
South African Police Service
05.2013 - 01.2021
Senior Forensic Officer
Forensic Pathology Services
03.2008 - 04.2013
Master of Science - Medical Criminalistics
University of Pretoria
04.2001 - 2012
Bachelor of Science - Medical Criminalistics
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Pretoria
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