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About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

Crime Scene Investigation – Breakthrough Forensic Camera Used to Detect Blood Invisible to the Naked Eye

To detect bloodstains at a crime scene, forensic technicians use a chemical called luminol.  It is sprayed around the crime scene and reacts to the iron in blood, emitting a bluish glow in the dark.  However, luminol is toxic, can … Continue reading

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An Introduction to Silent Partner’s Psychopathic, Narcissistic Serial Killer – Darrell Brooks

For me, every story I write will not only have a nemesis, villain or an all around bad guy, it will have a serial killer.  My newest thriller, Silent Partner, needed a psychopathic bad guy to round out the storyline.  … Continue reading

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Random & Interesting Serial Killer Facts

When I’m researching for my next novel, I like to jot down some things about serial killers that may or may not be widely known that could be used at a later date.  There are always interesting tidbits that pique … Continue reading

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The Impact of Impression Evidence

When I was first introduced to crime scene investigation and studied all the aspects of forensic science, I gravitated toward impression evidence.  At first glance, it doesn’t sound exciting.  However, many cases have been solved by the simple, telling clues … Continue reading

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You Want to Write a Screenplay – But Now What?

I’ve loved movies for as long as I can remember – all genres, drama, action, thriller, and comedies.  The cinema has been a writing inspiration and a fun escape for me.  Writing a screenplay is rewarding and fun.  Writing quick, … Continue reading

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Serial Killer Profile – An Inside Look at “The Iceman”

When Richard Kuklinski was asked how he felt about killing people in an in-depth interview.  He only had this to say. “I don’t.  It doesn’t bother me.  It doesn’t bother me at all…” In one interview, he explained his killing … Continue reading

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The Innovator of Crime Fiction – Where Would Modern Detective Novels be Today Without the Creation of Sherlock Holmes?

While growing up, I loved to read mysteries with great detective characters that solved the most difficult murders – and still do.  It didn’t take me long to find some of the Sherlock Holmes novels after I read the Nancy … Continue reading

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