Forensic anthropologist and anatomist Sue Black examines some bones An Expert Witness Sue Black, Doubleday (UK); Atlantic Monthly Press (US, out January 2027) Sue Black knows that, in court, even minor physical discomforts can become dangerous distractions. As she prepares to give evidence in a high-stakes murder trial, the forensic anthropologist quietly slips off her shoes, so she feels more grounded during cross-examination.