Category Archives: crime

The “Affluenza” Defense

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As we move more into the New Year and leave the flurry of the holidays behind, it is time for me to catch up with some writing about several of the news stories involving criminal psychology that have developed over … Continue reading →

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Examining the Digits: Uncovering Tough Clues in Crime Investigations

Posted on December 28, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are forensic scientists discovering and applying new scientific techniques to help solve cases and uncovering clues in cold cases. Since fingerprints are the most fragile pieces of evidence in a criminal investigation and are the most important to identify … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Will a Conveniently Placed Item Stop a Bullet by Benjamin Sobieck

Posted on December 19, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I thought a very interesting and thought-provoking crime article from friend and author Benjamin Sobieck would be a perfect post today — being Thriller Thursday and all. Enjoy! *** Will a Conveniently Placed Item Stop a Bullet? by Benjamin Sobieck … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Emily Stone Takes Action and Doesn’t Let Anything Stand in Her Way #action #thriller

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Dead Burn was definitely the most challenging crime thriller I have ever written to date, but I loved every second of it. I pushed myself to raise the stakes for vigilante detective Emily Stone. There were times that I was … Continue reading →

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What Would You Write in Your Crime Scene Investigator’s Notebook?

Posted on December 9, 2013 by jchasenovelist

The job of a crime scene investigator isn’t glamorous or exotic as it is portrayed on popular television shows or even in the movies. This daunting task is extremely important and necessary for any criminal police investigation in order to … Continue reading →

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A Horrible Day Now Relived through the Release of 911 Calls

Posted on December 7, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Despite the strong objections from many of the parents of the victims, 911 tapes from the school massacre that took place nearly one year ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School have been released to the public. The Associated Press asked … Continue reading →

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No Answers Make Sense When Asking Questions about a Child’s Murder

Posted on December 3, 2013 by jchasenovelist

When allowing yourself to go deeply into the world of criminal psychology and study the minds of those who commit some of society’s most heinous acts of violence, there is no personality more disturbing than one who would harm a … Continue reading →