Author Archives: jchasenovelist

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About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

Behind the Scenes with Serial Killers – Q & A with Emily Stone

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Emily Stone is a woman with three independent novel adventures and a growing list of captured serial killers to prove it.   Every case, every missing child, and every serial killer stalking victims on the west coast is scrutinized by this … Continue reading →

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Sister’s DNA Solves Missing Persons Case After 37 Years

Posted on November 10, 2012 by jchasenovelist

The men and women of our nation’s police departments are amazing public servants who work passionately to seek justice for the criminals in our society and their victims.  I am sure that every violent crime that goes unsolved and every … Continue reading →

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6 Mistakes to Avoid at a Crime Scene Straight From a Cold Case Detective

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Crime scenes aren’t as cut and dry as one might think.  There are many variables and each one should be carefully identified, searched, documented, and processed correctly.  The process doesn’t flow like the television shows or movies would like us … Continue reading →

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Two Murders and Two Mothers Who Must Turn in Their Sons

Posted on November 3, 2012 by jchasenovelist

There have been two horrible stories in the news recently about young girls who were murdered in their own neighborhoods.  Ten-year-old Jessica Ridgeway was abducted in Colorado as she walked just a few blocks to meet up with friends and … Continue reading →

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Thriller Thursday Guest — Author Gary Starta

Posted on November 1, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It’s that thriller time of the week again!  I’ve had the privilege to read the works of my next guest and it’s made me discover all over again the genre of sci/fi.  But today is all about crime thrillers! Please … Continue reading →

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A Spooky Tale Indeed…

Posted on October 31, 2012 by jchasenovelist

The blustery wind hammered the sides of the house and across the windows, but the rain refused to fall before darkness descended.  High-pitched tunes of the winter season squeezed through the age cracks in between the old weather-stripping and electrical … Continue reading →

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What’s This I Hear About Type A Personalities?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I don’t think anyone has not heard someone described as a Type A Personality in movies, a family member, or someone you work with on a regular basis.  Okay, I’m not immune to this personality type label.  I admit it, … Continue reading →

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