Tiffany Edwards

Tiffany Edwards holds the position of Teaching Assistant Professor at West Virginia University. She has over 12 years of professional experience in medicolegal death investigation, crime scene analysis, and forensic science education. Her roles include work at the Shelby County Medical Examiner’s Office, South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and adjunct teaching positions across multiple institutions.

Educational Background:

• B.S. in Criminal Justice (with minors in Chemistry and Psychology) from University of Wisconsin-Platteville
• M.S. in Technical Investigations from University of Central Oklahoma

Professional Experience:

• Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator (Shelby County Medical Examiner’s Office)
• Crime Scene and Latent Print Unit Specialist at SLED, including AFIS analysis and expert testimony
• Child Fatality Unit Investigator focusing on suspicious pediatric deaths

Key Achievements:

• Co-developed Crime Scene Protocol for ISO 17025 certification at SLED
• Recipient of specialized trainings including Child First interview methodology
• Former IAI Certified Crime Scene Analyst and AAFS Diplomat

Professional Memberships: American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS), International Homicide Investigators Association, International Association of Identification (IAI).