Category Archives: crime

The Bystander Effect and What it Represents in Society Today

Posted on April 16, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
In my Emily Stone Series, my protagonist is a woman who has made the decision to get involved when she knows a crime is being committed. Emily Stone uses her intelligence, her intuition, and…

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Impression Evidence Takes a Front Row Seat at Crime Scenes

Posted on March 17, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps”, simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes from A Study in…

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4 of the World’s Most Reputable Police Forces

Posted on March 10, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of prince2.ca. It is not easy to determine what makes a great police force. Is it raw statistics? Stellar community relations? Job satisfaction? Maybe it is a combination of those, and many other, factors. Regardless of how you … Continue reading →

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Classic Cop Movies: The Real Stories Behind the French Connection and Serpico

Posted on January 23, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of lifed.com. We are fascinated by police movies. Since the dawn of Hollywood, we have been intrigued and entertained by films that depict the trials and tribulations of these defenders of justice. Although many of our favorite cop … Continue reading →

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3 Amazing Detectives Who Impacted History

Posted on January 9, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Raymond C. Schindler Working as an insurance agent, then a typewriter salesman and eventually a gold miner, Raymond C. Schindler’s life’s purpose was not fully realized until he answered a job advertisement seeking a college educated historical researcher. Little did … Continue reading →

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KILLER ON THE LOOSE: Chapter 9 Nick Bracco by Gary Ponzo #Free #Thriller #Read

Posted on January 4, 2016 by jchasenovelist

KILLER ON THE LOOSE Chapter 9: Nick Bracco by Gary Ponzo “Do you know who he’s talking about?” Matt asked. Nick nodded. “Emily Stone is searching for a couple of California girls. I think she’s out in the Midwest … Continue reading →

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The Dead Winter: Two Unsolved Christmas Murders

Posted on December 26, 2015 by jchasenovelist

While many across the world rejoice in the festivities of the Christmas holiday season, there is a darkness that fills the hearts of some. As the saying goes, there is no rest for the wicked; holidays or not, those with … Continue reading →