Author Archives: jchasenovelist

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About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

What Have We Learned From Serial Killers?

“Most police investigators will argue that anybody can become a criminal type simply by committing a crime and being processed through the justice system.  We are hypothesizing, however, that serial murdering is a form of disease rather than a lifestyle, … Continue reading

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Take a Timeout From a Stressful World

Finishing up final edits for my new book Dark Mind from my Emily Stone Series and balancing everyday activities has made life a little stressful.  I’ve found, more than ever, how important it is to take a break during my day or … Continue reading

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Out & About Magazine — November 2011

Out & About Magazine has hit the stands!  It’s a wonderful magazine filled with articles about restaurants, food, theater, entertainment and books.  You can view it online: pdf or digital version. Check out the latest book review of American Assassin by Vince Flynn … Continue reading

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Serial Killer Convicted in Arizona Five Years after Summer of Terror

Integrating my fascination with forensic psychology into my writing, all of my novels have made an effort to take readers inside the minds of serial killers—their grandiose feelings of infallibility, their lust for an ever increasing level of blood and violence, … Continue reading

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Firearms Evidence and the Crime Scene Investigation

A common form of evidence found at many crime scenes is firearms evidence.  It can be in the form of a gun, shell casings, bullets, or any combination.  This type of evidence can be found in related crimes such as … Continue reading

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Dark Mind — An Emily Stone Thriller (Coming Soon)

Emily Stone is hot on the trail of an abducted child and the clues take her to the beautiful island paradise of Kauai.  It doesn’t take long for her to get thrown into the middle of murder, mayhem, and conspiracies.  A serial … Continue reading

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Parents of Connecticut Killer Testify

When it comes to the study of forensic psychology, it’s probably safe to assume that no criminal gets more attention than a brutal killer.  We are simultaneously fascinated and terrified by someone who could beat, rape, torture, and murder, often … Continue reading

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