Category Archives: crime

FBI: The Mafia’s Worst Enemy

Posted on December 5, 2015 by jchasenovelist

Organized crime, or the mafia, has been a part of the American cultural landscape for centuries. Fortunately, for us, the mob has a worthy opponent – the Federal Bureau of Investigation. With seemingly limitless resources, the FBI will extend its … Continue reading →

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The Elusive Criminal: Unsolved Horrific Crimes

Posted on November 14, 2015 by jchasenovelist

Every great detective has a catalogue of solved crimes. Moments that made them proud to be cops. But, for most, the cases that are burned into their psyches, are the unsolved ones. These unsolved crimes not only haunt the dedicated … Continue reading →

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American Violence: An Endless Epidemic

Posted on September 21, 2015 by jchasenovelist

Deep within the streets of the urban American landscape, there exists a harsh reality – it is more perilous to be caught without your gun than to be caught with your gun. Simply put, the streets instill more fear than … Continue reading →

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Modern Forensics: A Criminal’s Worst Nightmare

Posted on August 14, 2015 by jchasenovelist

Cutting-edge technological innovations in the field of forensic science has always been spurred by criminals and their insatiable pursuit of the perfect crime. Here are a few modern forensic advances that strike fear in the hearts of those nefarious characters … Continue reading →

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Corruption and Incompetence: Crime Labs Gone Bad

Posted on July 16, 2015 by jchasenovelist

The American justice system is designed to not only keep us safe from criminals, but also – to protect us from the potential intrusions of the state. So, when we hear stories of systematic corruption and incompetence in state mandated … Continue reading →

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Infant Abducted from Home Following Shooting Found Dead

Posted on January 9, 2015 by jchasenovelist

The community was already stunned when the news reported that three people in Long Beach had been shot inside their home. This anger and fear turned to horror when it was revealed that a three-week-old infant was now missing from … Continue reading →

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The Criminal Mind in the Digital Age

Posted on December 2, 2014 by jchasenovelist

The advancement in technology just in the past eight to ten years, particularly in the areas of the internet and social media, has been astonishing. We now can know what our friends from high school are having for dinner every … Continue reading →