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About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

Catch up with the Indies and Walk a Crime Scene on BOOK & CRIME TALK

Posted on March 22, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I have just wrapped another blog talk radio show on BOOK & CRIME TALK this week.  I love chatting with interesting people, whether it is a bestselling author or a cold case detective, I learn something new with every show. … Continue reading →

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Social Media Plays Critical Role in Guilty Verdicts Handed Down in Ohio Rape Case

Posted on March 18, 2013 by jchasenovelist

A criminal trial in a small town in Ohio that received international attention thanks to social media reached a moment of some closure over the weekend.  Judge Thomas Lipps found two high school football heroes guilty of rape.  One boy, … Continue reading →

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Write in the Moment and Take That Fantastic First Plunge

Posted on March 16, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Not long ago, I discovered a new term “mindfulness” to apply to my everyday life.  It basically means what it implies.  On one level it means paying attention to details of what’s going on around you at any given time, … Continue reading →

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Do You Know the Name of the Most Prolific Serial Killer in British History?

Posted on March 12, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I came upon an article recently about the serial killer who holds the sad record of murdering the most people in Great Britain.  While your thoughts may automatically turn to someone with the likes of Jack the Ripper or perhaps … Continue reading →

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California Man Accused of Raping Woman He Met through Christian Dating Site

Posted on March 7, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are thousands of instances in which happy couples can share that they found each other through internet dating.  Finding your significant other on a computer screen is becoming more common, as one popular dating site even touts that one … Continue reading →

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Hot Crime Scene Investigations

Posted on March 2, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I decided to tackle arson investigations for my soon to be released EMILY STONE THRILLER, DEAD BURN.  Since I love research, I found some interesting tidbits about arson crime scenes. All crime scenes are documented and processed with the same … Continue reading →

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Bronx Man Accused of Dismembering Mom and Discarding of Her Body Parts

Posted on March 1, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Many times Law and Order: SVU and other shows of that genre will advertise that an upcoming episode is “ripped from the headlines.”  The gruesome story that came out of the Bronx this week would offer the perfect opening scene … Continue reading →

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