Category Archives: crime

California Woman Reunited with Family a Decade after Alleged Abduction

Posted on June 9, 2014 by jchasenovelist

In recent years, we have seen the 24/7 news cycle consumed with several stories of kidnap victims who are reunited with their families after many months or even years of separation. A decade ago, we all were stunned when Elizabeth … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Emily Stone Thrillers | Tagged abduction, attorney, author, books, compulsion, cops, crime, crime fiction, criminal, dark mind, dead burn, emily stone, forensics, hostage, innocence, Isidro Garcia, jennifer chase, kidnapping, mystery, reuinited, Santa Ana Police, suspense, victim | Leave a comment

White Supremacists Proud of Vigilante Murder of Sex Offender

Posted on May 29, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I have spent years developing a series of novels around a woman, Emily Stone, who takes matters into her own hands to rid her community of pedophiles and murderers. She uses technology and weapons and simple instinct to bring these … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged Charles Parker, compulsion, crime, crime fiction, dark mind, emily stone, homicide, jennifer chase, justice, murder, prison, punishment, series, sex offender, suspense, The Moodys, vigilante | Leave a comment

A Phone Call That Likely Saved Many Young Lives

Posted on May 17, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Many of us hesitate to get involved when faced with potentially dangerous situations. Maybe when we see someone driving erratically or even witness an accident, we assume someone else will call the police. If we notice an individual engaging in … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged Chelsie Shellhas’, compulsion, crime, crime fiction, danger, dangerous situations, dark mind, emily stone, hero, involved, jennifer chase, John LaDue, suspicious activity | 2 Comments

Was There a Rush to Convict in Nation’s Oldest Cold Case?

Posted on May 13, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I want all of those who commit violent crimes, particularly those who harm children and others who are the most innocent among us, to be held accountable for their actions. But, I also want to know that the justice that … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged arson investigation, cold case, compulsion, conviction, crime, dark mind, emily stone, jennifer chase, killer, McCullough, mystery, thriller | 1 Comment

Woman Killed Her Own Hit Man but Now Fears Ex-Husband’s Release

Posted on April 17, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I like reading stories about strong women who fight for justice, whether it is in their own lives or behalf of those around them. In fact, such depictions are so important to me that I created protagonist Emily Stone, a … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged author, compulsion, crime, criminal, criminologist, dark mind, dead burn, emily stone, fearless, fiction, fight, hero, hired killer, hitman, jail, jennifer chase, justice, Kuhnhausen, mystery, release, security, self defense, survival, susan walters, suspense | 1 Comment

Man Who Allegedly Murdered His Family Nearly Forty Years Ago is Newest Addition to Most Wanted List

Posted on April 12, 2014 by jchasenovelist

It is a cold case that is filled with horrific acts of brutality, clues left in multiple states, and a possible element of international mystery. And, the FBI is hoping that by highlighting its suspect on the Ten Most Wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged burning, case, cia, cold case, crime, crime scene, detective, emily stone series, evidence, family, fbi, forensics, international, jennifer chase, jennifer chase author, justice, most wanted, multiple states, murder, mystery, police, tennessee, William Bradford Bishop | Leave a comment

Former Homicide Detective Shares How He Got Criminals to Talk

Posted on March 29, 2014 by jchasenovelist

It is always exciting to come upon an article about someone whose career offers me insight and inspiration as I constantly strive to learn more about criminal psychology and use that knowledge to be a better writer. For this reason, … Continue reading →