Category Archives: crime

Unabomber’s Personal Items to Be Put Up for Auction

Posted on May 17, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I recently published a blog post about an upcoming auction of some of John Wayne Gacy’s paintings, with the proceeds from the sale being donated to charities intended to benefit the victims of his crimes. Now, the U.S. Marshals will … Continue reading →

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Religious Leaders Advocate for Georgia Man on Death Row

Posted on May 10, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As our forensic scientists continue to develop new technology that will aid in accurately identifying the perpetrators of violent acts, we can hope that the guilty will face the day of justice that they deserve and the innocent will remain … Continue reading →

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Mandatory DNA Samples Taken by the Police at the Time of Arrest

Posted on May 3, 2011 by jchasenovelist

According to the Gaston Gazette in North Carolina, a new state law went into effect at the beginning of the month making it legal for arresting officers to collect DNA from the inside of an arrestees mouth. DNA can only … Continue reading →

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Abductors of Jaycee Dugard Plead Guilty

Posted on April 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Today, in a courtroom in California, Phillip and Nancy Garrido plead guilty to the abduction of Jaycee Dugard and other related charges and finally brought some closure to a nightmare situation that began twenty years ago. The couple will now … Continue reading →

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What Does it Take to Search a Major Case Crime Scene?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Cooperation. Dedication. Experience. Crime scene examination must be done in a careful and methodical manner. A crime scene is three-dimensional, it’s imperative that it be looked at it from that perspective. Pay close attention to the located evidence, even use … Continue reading →

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Importance of First Officer at the Crime Scene

Posted on April 4, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The first police officer that arrives at a crime scene is the often the driving force behind a successful crime scene investigation. The crime scene locale is where most of the physical evidence associated with the crime is obtained. Evidence … Continue reading →