Category Archives: Criminology

Man Lives with Decomposing Body of Girlfriend

Posted on July 30, 2011 by jchasenovelist

With all of the technological advancements that enter the field of forensics and assist members of law enforcement in bringing criminals to justice, it’s hard to imagine anyone will ever develop an instrument that can explain fully the psychology behind … Continue reading →

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Should Some Children be Diagnosed a Psychopath?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Today it seems that we are so careful to be politically correct about some things that need to be addressed from a psychological and clinical point of view.  The thought of a small child or a teenager being diagnosed as … Continue reading →

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The Skillful Art of Interrogation

Posted on July 23, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As with many things these days, the word “interrogation” has been replaced with “interview”.  I like to call it what it is, an interrogation.  Interrogative procedures are used to obtain a confession, admission of guilt, or illicit helpful information from … Continue reading →

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My Pick of 13 Interesting Facts about Serial Killers

Posted on July 11, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Through my research and academic studies, I have found many interesting aspects about serial killers that may or may not be generally known.  I’ve incorporated a few aspects about serial killers from my list below to help keep my crime … Continue reading →

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Should “Hebephilia” Be Considered a Mental Disorder?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The world of forensic psychology is a dynamic one that involves ongoing research and debate regarding the motivations behind crimes, the role of mental illness, and proper place of medical professionals in determining someone’s punishment.  The contributions made by psychologists … Continue reading →

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Are There Two Varieties of Psychopaths?

Posted on July 4, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I came across an interesting article explaining that psychopaths may come in two varieties: psychopaths who are incarcerated for criminal acts and psychopaths who may never be incarcerated or caught for their criminal activities.  I thought this was an interesting … Continue reading →

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Offender’s Signature vs. Modus Operandi

Posted on June 22, 2011 by jchasenovelist

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

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