Category Archives: Forensic

Sister’s DNA Solves Missing Persons Case After 37 Years

Posted on November 10, 2012 by jchasenovelist

The men and women of our nation’s police departments are amazing public servants who work passionately to seek justice for the criminals in our society and their victims.  I am sure that every violent crime that goes unsolved and every … Continue reading →

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6 Mistakes to Avoid at a Crime Scene Straight From a Cold Case Detective

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Crime scenes aren’t as cut and dry as one might think.  There are many variables and each one should be carefully identified, searched, documented, and processed correctly.  The process doesn’t flow like the television shows or movies would like us … 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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So You Think You Can Be a CSI?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I’ve been deep in the trenches with my next book and a little bit preoccupied, but I wanted to post something fun to test your CSI knowledge.  It’s been a tough process creating Emily Stone’s current adventure in Dead Burn, … 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 Forensic Technologies Could Improve How Crime Scenes are Processed

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jchasenovelist

With all of the technology and scientific breakthroughs implemented today, forensic science works industriously with new ways to help identify pieces of crime scene evidence, victims and suspects in order to solve cases. I’ve highlighted three different scientific practices that … Continue reading →

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Eat Junk Food, Commit a Crime, and Leave Visible Fingerprints for Cops

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Consuming processed foods on a regular basis has contributed to a higher level of salt excreted through fingerprints.  Many processed and junk foods possess a high level of sodium (generally used as a perseverative), which in turn allows fingerprints to … Continue reading →

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