Category Archives: Criminology

Washington Man Targets Sex Offenders for Murder

Posted on June 6, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I am sure that we all want to see justice done to sex offenders.  I have focused several storylines in my novels about those who commit such crimes and the wonderful efforts of law enforcement to get them off the … Continue reading →

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Get Into the Mind with a Psychological Autopsy

Posted on May 29, 2012 by jchasenovelist

One of the most interesting aspects of studying criminal behavior and criminology is finding out why and how criminals commit a specific crime.  It is the complicated task of finding out what makes an individual tick by learning more about … Continue reading →

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Signature Behavior vs. Modus Operandi

Posted on May 21, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Sometimes it’s confusing for people to differentiate between a criminal’s signature versus the criminal’s modus operandi when a criminal commits a specific type of crime. Are they the same? No, they are distinctly different because one feeds on emotional needs, … Continue reading →

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When Your Child is a Sex Offender

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jchasenovelist

How did you celebrate Mother’s Day this past weekend?  Did you call your mom or take her out to brunch?  If you are a mom, maybe you were treated to breakfast in bed or a beautiful bouquet of flowers.  Over … Continue reading →

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Crime Scenes Tell a Story

Posted on May 5, 2012 by jchasenovelist

There’s a story behind everything we see, hear, and behind every person we meet.  Our perceptions and experiences can overshadow obstacles that we are faced with in the future.  Working a crime scene is one of the most difficult tasks … Continue reading →

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Eyewitness Sketches Can Vary Widely

Posted on May 2, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Have you ever wondered about the accuracy of an eyewitness sketch?  Someone who has never seen the perpetrator sits down with a piece of charcoal and says, “OK, tell me what he looked like.”  Not only are you dealing with … Continue reading →

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Homeless Man Admits to Murder from More Than Two Decades Later

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Sometimes police catch a lead early in a criminal investigation and the perpetrator is behind bars within hours.  In other instances, detectives can comb through clues and re-interview witnesses multiple times over years or decades before that amazing moment when … Continue reading →

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