Category Archives: Criminology

What Would You Write in Your Crime Scene Investigator’s Notebook?

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
The job of a crime scene investigator isn’t glamorous or exotic as it is portrayed on popular television shows or even in the movies.  This daunting task is extremely important and necessary for any…

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White Supremacists Proud of Vigilante Murder of Sex Offender

Posted on May 29, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I have spent years developing a series of novels around a woman, Emily Stone, who takes matters into her own hands to rid her community of pedophiles and murderers. She uses technology and weapons and simple instinct to bring these … Continue reading →

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Was There a Rush to Convict in Nation’s Oldest Cold Case?

Posted on May 13, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I want all of those who commit violent crimes, particularly those who harm children and others who are the most innocent among us, to be held accountable for their actions. But, I also want to know that the justice that … Continue reading →

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Woman Killed Her Own Hit Man but Now Fears Ex-Husband’s Release

Posted on April 17, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I like reading stories about strong women who fight for justice, whether it is in their own lives or behalf of those around them. In fact, such depictions are so important to me that I created protagonist Emily Stone, a … Continue reading →

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Man Who Allegedly Murdered His Family Nearly Forty Years Ago is Newest Addition to Most Wanted List

Posted on April 12, 2014 by jchasenovelist

It is a cold case that is filled with horrific acts of brutality, clues left in multiple states, and a possible element of international mystery. And, the FBI is hoping that by highlighting its suspect on the Ten Most Wanted … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Psychopath

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Have you ever gotten frustrated with someone’s indifferent reaction or maybe even the harmful way one person treated another and thought, “That person is a psychopath!” Merriam Webster defines “psychopath” as “a person who is mentally ill, who does not … Continue reading →

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Former Homicide Detective Shares How He Got Criminals to Talk

Posted on March 29, 2014 by jchasenovelist

It is always exciting to come upon an article about someone whose career offers me insight and inspiration as I constantly strive to learn more about criminal psychology and use that knowledge to be a better writer. For this reason, … Continue reading →

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