Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

Taking a Lighter Approach at Everyday Life

One of the most common questions I receive is about how I balance my work and everyday life with such dark and disturbing things.  I immerse my days with crime scenes, graphic photographs depicting violent crimes, and I write about … Continue reading

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The Dark World of Sociopaths

Sociopath or psychopath, so which is it?  We often see these two descriptions interchangeable among mainstream news media and entertainment arenas.  When I first began my study in criminology, I was initially confused by the terms and found that many … Continue reading

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Psychological Aspects of Arson Investigations

I love research!  I like to find special tidbits of information that will add to a story.  I won’t bore you with a ton of details, but I’d like to share some interesting research snippets.  You can check out the … Continue reading

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Serial Killers Who Prefer a Partner in Crime

From all my studies in forensics and criminology, my primary interest is in serial crime – specifically serial murder.  One of the most interesting aspects in what we know today about serial killers is that there have been many killing … Continue reading

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Inspirational Photo Tour: Stepping into the Scene of the Crime in DEAD GAME

DEAD GAME is the second book in the EMILY STONE THRILLER SERIES.  It revolves around a high-tech serial killer that hunts for his victims through an interactive video spy game.  There were many photo inspirations that helped me to write … Continue reading

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5 Steps For Processing Evidence at a Fire Crime Scene

The same scientific approach and attention to detail is applied to every type of crime scene.  However, a fire scene has a few different obstacles to overcome for the investigator, which differs from other crime scenes.  The scene has been … Continue reading

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Five Human Face Genes Identified

Look around a crowded room at various people and study the shapes of their faces.  Some people have long or oval shapes faces, while others have rounder or heart-shaped faces.  After you study people for a while, it seems that … Continue reading

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