Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

Confrontation with a Violent Sociopath Compelled Me to Pursue Criminology

Posted on January 18, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As I look back in my life, I reflect and smile. It is interesting how certain situations can shape our decisions and ultimately the outcome of our lives. I have been blessed with many things, even the bad incidents. I … Continue reading →

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The “Affluenza” Defense

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As we move more into the New Year and leave the flurry of the holidays behind, it is time for me to catch up with some writing about several of the news stories involving criminal psychology that have developed over … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged affluenza, award winning dead burn, compulsion, court, crime, crimes, criminal proceedings, criminal psychology, defense, drunk driving, emily stone series, ethan couch, Houston, jennifer chase, jennifer chase criminologist, manslaughter, protection, texas, today | 3 Comments

Vicarious Traumatization is a Reality for Forensic Psychiatrists

Posted on January 5, 2014 by jchasenovelist

We know that those who are victims of horrific crimes and live to share their experiences often suffer from psychological repercussions that can take a lifetime to heal. But what about the men and women who work to capture the … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology | Tagged crime, criminal mind, criminology, emily stone series, emotional, forensic, forensic psychiatrist, forensic psychology, jennifer chase, john bradford, mystery, psychology, ptsd, trauma, vicarious traumatization, victims | Leave a comment

Resolutions for Readers and Writers

Posted on December 31, 2013 by jchasenovelist

The end of the year has come upon us once again. If you are like me you probably are saying to yourself, “Wow, this year went by really fast!” You said this last year as well, of course, but this … Continue reading →

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Examining the Digits: Uncovering Tough Clues in Crime Investigations

Posted on December 28, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are forensic scientists discovering and applying new scientific techniques to help solve cases and uncovering clues in cold cases. Since fingerprints are the most fragile pieces of evidence in a criminal investigation and are the most important to identify … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Will a Conveniently Placed Item Stop a Bullet by Benjamin Sobieck

Posted on December 19, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I thought a very interesting and thought-provoking crime article from friend and author Benjamin Sobieck would be a perfect post today — being Thriller Thursday and all. Enjoy! *** Will a Conveniently Placed Item Stop a Bullet? by Benjamin Sobieck … Continue reading →