John Ricca

Background

Ricca, John was born on April 9, 1946 in Baton Rouge. Son of John and Tina Ricca.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1968.

Career

Forensic scientist, Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory, Baton Rouge, since 1974; superintendent toxicology unit, Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory, Baton Rouge, 1990-1998; assistant laboratory director, Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory, Baton Rouge, since 1998. Member Governor's Task Force on Driving While Impaired/Vehicular Homicide, since 1996.

Achievements

• John Ricca has been listed as a notable Forensic scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1969-1973. Member Louisiana Association Forensic Scientists (chairman 1989-1990), Society Forensic Toxicologists, Southwestern Association Toxicologists, Southern Association Forensic Scientists.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Mary Reardon, July 14, 1973. Children: Patricia Lee Garnett, Karen Lee Garnett, Linda Lee Garnett, Christina Elizabeth Ricca.

Father:

John Ricca

Mother:

Tina Ricca

Spouse:

Elizabeth Mary Reardon

child:

Patricia Lee Garnett Ricca

child:

Linda Lee Garnett Ricca

child:

Christina Elizabeth Ricca

child:

Karen Lee Garnett Ricca