Category Archives: Criminology

Puppy Slasher Gets Probation

Posted on November 12, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I am restating a well-known fact when I share with you that I love dogs.  I believe that our canine companions are some of the best friends we can have.  I value this relationship so much that I made it … Continue reading →

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What Have We Learned From Serial Killers?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jchasenovelist

“Most police investigators will argue that anybody can become a criminal type simply by committing a crime and being processed through the justice system.  We are hypothesizing, however, that serial murdering is a form of disease rather than a lifestyle, … Continue reading →

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Serial Killer Convicted in Arizona Five Years after Summer of Terror

Posted on November 3, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Integrating my fascination with forensic psychology into my writing, all of my novels have made an effort to take readers inside the minds of serial killers—their grandiose feelings of infallibility, their lust for an ever increasing level of blood and violence, … Continue reading →

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Parents of Connecticut Killer Testify

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

When it comes to the study of forensic psychology, it’s probably safe to assume that no criminal gets more attention than a brutal killer.  We are simultaneously fascinated and terrified by someone who could beat, rape, torture, and murder, often … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Good Overview of Forensic Psychology?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It’s fun when I encounter an article and as I’m reading it, I think, “Yes!  This explains perfectly why I have such a passion for my chosen field!”  I never cease to be fascinated by the world of forensic psychology.  … Continue reading →

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Would You Help or Keep Walking?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Emily Stone, a character who is featured in my first two published novels, Compulsion and Dead Game, is a woman who takes it upon herself to get involved and bring criminals to justice.  She risks her own safety and, for … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Steve Jobs in the World of Criminal Justice

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jchasenovelist

With the sad passing of Apple founder Steve Jobs this week, condolences and stories of his impact have been coming in from across the world.   At Apple stores from New York City to Tokyo, people have left notes sharing how … Continue reading →

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