Category Archives: Criminology

Exploring the Missing Link in Psychopaths

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jchasenovelist

We know that psychopaths lack remorse, empathy, ethics, and a conscience.  They lie with absolute clarity for whatever appeases them and their lifestyle. They are almost like an unscrupulous chameleon showing their mask of normalcy for most of the world … Continue reading →

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Mass Murders: Is there a Diet and Mental Health Connection?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jchasenovelist

The simple definition of a mass murder is when a person(s) is responsible for the deaths of numerous victims in one incident.  We have seen examples of this in recent months, such as the tragic incidents in Colorado, Connecticut, and … Continue reading →

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Forensics and Criminology: How’d They Do That?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by jchasenovelist

As we go about our daily routines, there are scientists hard at work trying to discover answers for the criminal justice arena, as well as breakthroughs to improve our way of life.  Many of these tests, studies, and theories aren’t … Continue reading →

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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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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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