Category Archives: Criminology

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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How Scared Do You Really Want To Be?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by jchasenovelist

We have all heard of Type A Personalities.  You know the type – those who are a headstrong and driven, and at times overbearing.  But what about Type T Personalities?  According to the American Psychological Association, psychologists have studied certain … Continue reading →

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Mother of Columbine Killer Wished for His Death

Posted on November 23, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I am sure that just about everyone reading this has a clear memory of how they felt when first hearing the news about the horrific shootings at Columbine High School in April 1999.  Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed twelve … Continue reading →

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What’s This I Hear About Type A Personalities?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I don’t think anyone has not heard someone described as a Type A Personality in movies, a family member, or someone you work with on a regular basis.  Okay, I’m not immune to this personality type label.  I admit it, … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Cringe at Terrible Sounds?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Fingernails slowly dragged down a chalkboard, a shrieking woman, or that high-pitch sound of a drill makes us cringe on the spot and cower in disgust.  Even pressing your hands against your ears does not seem to help.  Okay, I … Continue reading →

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The Criminal Mind is Different

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jchasenovelist

You probably have seen an episode of Law and Order: SVU or Criminal Minds during which the police psychologist explains a brain scan of an accused criminal to a packed courtroom.  It makes for great television, but does this premise … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Man May Have Held Girlfriend Prisoner for a Decade

Posted on August 25, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In the series of novels I’ve written that feature vigilante detective Emily Stone, my bold protagonist goes after all kinds of criminals, but has a particular eye for those who abuse women and children.  She has no patience for pedophiles … Continue reading →

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