Category Archives: crime

9 Strategic Steps for a Successful Crime Scene Investigation

Posted on February 24, 2022 by jchasenovelist

To perform a successful crime scene investigation, there are a myriad of individual procedures used by investigators. And, of course, different crimes call for specific methods. Despite, however, the various tactics and circumstances, individual investigators generally utilize the following nine … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Forensics: 2 Killers Brought to Justice #crimefiction #series #forensics

Posted on November 9, 2021 by jchasenovelist

Thanksgiving is the time of the year when many of us show our gratitude for life’s blessings. For some people, however, this holiday is just another reminder of a horrific memory that never relents. And that haunting recollection is the … Continue reading →

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Science, Crime and Mystery: Top Forensic Labs in America and Abroad

Posted on July 29, 2021 by jchasenovelist

Criminal forensic experts are essentially detectives in a lab coat. These highly trained professionals are charged with reconstructing events, crime scenes and nefarious behavior using their knowledge of technology, physics, chemistry, and biology (among other scientific disciplines.) As a result … Continue reading →

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Forensic Files: DNA Cracks Decades-Long Murder Cases #ForensicFriday

Posted on May 21, 2021 by jchasenovelist

Each year, more and more cold murder cases are solved through forensic DNA genetic analysis. As the science continues to evolve and produce tangible results, thousands of victims and their family members receive the bittersweet gifts of justice and closure. … Continue reading →

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MURDER by POISON: Two High-Profile Forensic Toxicology Cases #forensic #crime

Posted on May 15, 2021 by jchasenovelist

Forensic toxicology is one of the many fields of science that populates the intriguing world of investigative forensics. The main purpose of forensic toxicology is to aid law enforcement in understanding the extent to which ingested substances contributed to a person’s … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference: Criminology v. Criminalistics

Posted on January 2, 2021 by jchasenovelist

Criminology and criminalistics may sound similar, but they are very much distinct disciplines. While both fields operate within the world of criminal justice, criminology focuses on the sociological aspects of crime, whereas criminalistics centers on investigations through the use of … Continue reading →

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Forensic Genealogy Finds the Killer: 3 Cold Cases Recently Solved #crime #coldcase

Posted on December 3, 2020 by jchasenovelist

The Killing of Anita Piteau This past year, the oldest cold murder case in populous Orange County, California was finally solved. A unique aspect of this murder was that the identities of both the victim and killer were unknown for … Continue reading →

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