Category Archives: crime

Social Media Plays Critical Role in Guilty Verdicts Handed Down in Ohio Rape Case

Posted on March 18, 2013 by jchasenovelist

A criminal trial in a small town in Ohio that received international attention thanks to social media reached a moment of some closure over the weekend.  Judge Thomas Lipps found two high school football heroes guilty of rape.  One boy, … Continue reading →

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California Man Accused of Raping Woman He Met through Christian Dating Site

Posted on March 7, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are thousands of instances in which happy couples can share that they found each other through internet dating.  Finding your significant other on a computer screen is becoming more common, as one popular dating site even touts that one … Continue reading →

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Bronx Man Accused of Dismembering Mom and Discarding of Her Body Parts

Posted on March 1, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Many times Law and Order: SVU and other shows of that genre will advertise that an upcoming episode is “ripped from the headlines.”  The gruesome story that came out of the Bronx this week would offer the perfect opening scene … Continue reading →

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Art of Interrogation

Posted on February 23, 2013 by jchasenovelist

A sweating suspect under the scrutiny of an overzealous cop is what comes to mind during an interrogation at a police station.  There are actually many other ways to get a suspect to spill the beans and to read their … Continue reading →

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Estranged Husband Kills Two Sons in Front of His Wife

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jchasenovelist

While many of us fear the unknown shadow that is lurking around the dark corner or the idea of a stranger breaking into our homes and harming our loved ones, and we have every reason to be vigilant against such … Continue reading →

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Police Follow Snow Tracks to Nab Robbers

Posted on January 26, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Statistics regarding crime consistently bear out the fact that illegal activity is higher during the warmer months of the year.  It could be that the hot temperatures have everyone irritated and on edge, so violence is more likely.  Some blame … Continue reading →

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Examples of Courage and Quick Thinking during Terrifying Moments

Posted on January 21, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There was an amazing story that came out of Michigan last week that has made national news.  It was an event that involved a great deal of tragedy but also offered examples of bravery, clear thinking, and strangers helping one … Continue reading →

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