Monthly Archives: January 2016

Gunshot Residue: Now You See it Now You Don’t

Posted on January 30, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Gunshot residue or GSR is an important component to any homicide crime scene involving the discharge of a firearm. It tells a story. The big question is how accurate is the story and is it retold correctly. As they say, … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged author, bullet, crime scene, criminologist, forensics, gsr, gun, gunshot, gunshot residue, investigation, jennifer chase, shooting, weapon | 2 Comments

Final Chapter: KILLER ON THE LOOSE Nick Bracco by Gary Ponzo

Posted on January 26, 2016 by jchasenovelist

This has been an extremely fun collaboration with author Gary Ponzo. Thank you so much Gary! This is the last chapter for KILLER ON THE LOOSE. If you’ve just caught this chapter, I suggest you check out the story from … Continue reading →

Posted in Follow-Along Story | Tagged action, collaboration, fbi, follow along, gary ponzo, jennifer chase, nick bracco, novella, short story, suspense, thriller | 1 Comment

Classic Cop Movies: The Real Stories Behind the French Connection and Serpico

Posted on January 23, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of lifed.com. We are fascinated by police movies. Since the dawn of Hollywood, we have been intrigued and entertained by films that depict the trials and tribulations of these defenders of justice. Although many of our favorite cop … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Film, Uncategorized | Tagged action, author jennifer chase, books, classic films, cops, detectives, films, inspiration, movies, serpico, suspense, the french connection, thrillers, writing | 1 Comment

KILLER ON THE LOOSE: Chapter 14 Emily Stone #Free #Action #Thriller

Posted on January 21, 2016 by jchasenovelist

KILLER ON THE LOOSE Chapter 14 – Emily Stone Emily kicked open the front door and quickly stormed the house. Anger and desperation overcame her. The interior was the same as she had left it minutes ago—empty and barely lived … Continue reading →

Posted in Emily Stone Thrillers, Follow-Along Story, Uncategorized | Tagged action, fbi, gary ponzo, investigation, jennifer chase, killer on the loose, novella, police, short story, suspense, thriller | 2 Comments

KILLER ON THE LOOSE: Chapter 13 Nick Bracco by Gary Ponzo #Action #Suspense

Posted on January 18, 2016 by jchasenovelist

KILLER ON THE LOOSE Chapter 13: Nick Bracco by Gary Ponzo Nick had to lie flat on his stomach before he could see it. The imperceptible rectangle underneath the bus. “You lose something?” Matt asked. “Remember that shell casing I … Continue reading →

Posted in Follow-Along Story, Guest Post, Uncategorized | Tagged action, books, emily stone, follow along, gary ponzo, jennifer chase, nick bracco, novella, short story, suspense, thriller | 2 Comments

The Criminal, The Victim, and The Psychological Autopsy

Posted on January 16, 2016 by jchasenovelist

One of the most interesting aspects of studying criminal behavior and criminology is finding out why and how criminals commit a specific crime. It’s really the complicated and daunting task of finding out what makes an individual tick and hopefully … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic, Uncategorized | Tagged author and criminologist jennifer chase, autopsy, cold cases, crime, forensics, investigation, psychological, victimology | 2 Comments

KILLER ON THE LOOSE: Chapter 12 Emily Stone #Thriller #Read

Posted on January 14, 2016 by jchasenovelist

KILLER ON THE LOOSE Chapter 12 – Emily Stone The cell phone disconnected. Emily rehashed the conversation with Nick and wished that he had given her more information. There was still hope that the girls were still alive. “Em?” Rick … Continue reading →