Author Archives: jchasenovelist

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About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

Out & About Magazine — July 2011

Posted on July 7, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It’s official!  It’s summer!  And Out and About Magazine has hit the stands in the valley and on the coast in California.  You can view it online as a digital format or download as a PDF file: Out & About Magazine You … Continue reading →

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Should “Hebephilia” Be Considered a Mental Disorder?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The world of forensic psychology is a dynamic one that involves ongoing research and debate regarding the motivations behind crimes, the role of mental illness, and proper place of medical professionals in determining someone’s punishment.  The contributions made by psychologists … Continue reading →

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Are There Two Varieties of Psychopaths?

Posted on July 4, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I came across an interesting article explaining that psychopaths may come in two varieties: psychopaths who are incarcerated for criminal acts and psychopaths who may never be incarcerated or caught for their criminal activities.  I thought this was an interesting … Continue reading →

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California’s Attempt to Ban Sales of Violent Video Games to Minors Loses in Supreme Court

Posted on June 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My second novel, Dead Game, features the popular online gaming culture, an activity in which players usually assume fake identities and live in a fantasy world.  In Dead Game, some of the men and women who engage in a virtual … Continue reading →

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Woman Arrested for Filming a Traffic Stop

Posted on June 27, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My first two novels, Compulsion and Dead Game, feature a vigilante crime fighter named Emily Stone.  This woman takes it upon herself to track down the most dangerous criminals in her community and then anonymously hands over the evidence she … Continue reading →

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Photography Sunday — Wildlife of the Monterey Bay

Posted on June 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’m so fortunate to live in a beautiful area full of wildlife.  Here are some additional photos of some of the wonderful animals that inhabit my area. Hope you have a relaxing weekend! Enjoy!

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Responsibilities of a Crime Scene Investigator

Posted on June 24, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The job of a crime scene investigator isn’t glamorous or exotic as it’s portrayed on popular television shows.  It is extremely important and necessary for any criminal police investigation in order to find out who committed the crime and to … Continue reading →

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