Frances Tempesta is a forensic scientist with over four years of experience as a firearms examiner at the Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has completed the rigorous National Firearms Examiner Academy through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). Frances specializes in the Firearm and Toolmark section, offering expertise and insights for anyone interested in the field of forensics and firearms.
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