Ep. 21 The Art of Solving Crimes: Eve Grant's Inspiring Journey
Eve Grant, a former Baltimore County Police Officer turned tattoo artist, will captivate you by her passion and dedication to her work. Drawing from her background in law enforcement, Eve has carved a niche for herself in the fulfilling yet intense world of forensic artistry. With a wealth of experience under her belt, Eve shares her intriguing journey of how she transitioned within her agency to use her artistry and help solve crimes. She opens up about her unique training and the significant role her mentor, Karen Taylor played in her career, giving us a glimpse into the rarified world of forensic artists.
Eve's story is far from ordinary. With her curiosity for true crime and her drive to hone her craft, she learned speed drawing techniques from the mother-daughter duo, Marla and Kelly Lawson. Eve's perspective on handling the demands of shift work and the impact of career changes on first and last responders is both insightful and thought-provoking. But perhaps, the most heartening aspect of Eve's work is the rewarding experience of restoring identities to victims of crime through her art. If you've ever wondered about the intersection between artistry and crime-solving, this conversation with Eve offers a riveting look into that world.
Tune in for an inspiring exploration of forensic art and the remarkable journey of a woman who's made it her life's work.
Topics Covered
Exploring Forensic Art and Career Journeys
Retired Forensic Artist's Mentors and Methods
Forensic Art and Detective Field Advice
Resources Mentioned
About Eve Grant
Eve retired from a 21 year career with the Baltimore County Police Department in Maryland as a detective (HQ) and certified forensic artist.
Eve's art training is highly specialized and consists of skeletal facial reconstructions and drawing post mortem images of the deceased in order to gain an identification. She also drew composite sketches of suspects described by victims and witnesses of crime. Eve's art training has been throughout the country to include the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, conferences held yearly by the International Association for Identification, courses held by the Michigan State Police and in specialized courses at several Universities in Florida, Oklahoma and Arizona just to name a few. Eve continues to lecture about Forensic Art at morgues and to Towson University's anthropology and criminal justice students.
Eve continues to volunteer her forensic services to police departments and morgues around the country through a program called NaMUS (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System). In addition, Eve's art has been utilized for historical preservations after human remains have been recovered by anthropologists in mass graves and has been featured in several documentaries. Eve is transitioning into helping the living by using her talents to tattoo so she can identify remains faster (kidding!)
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