Samantha Karner is a Firearm and Toolmark Examiner with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, specializing in serial number restoration, firearm analysis, and ammunition comparisons. They graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Science from West Virginia University in 2012 and completed the National Firearms Examiner Academy in 2021. Prior to their current role, Samantha served as a crime scene investigator for the Anne Arundel County and Winston Salem police departments. They have testified as an expert in firearms identification in both federal and state courts and have contributed to teaching courses on serial number restoration. Samantha has a strong commitment to maintaining the chain of custody and quality in their forensic work.
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