Category Archives: Forensic

It’s a Match!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

From any crime show that we’ve viewed on television or in the movies, there is that moment where the evidence matches and the suspect is then brought to justice.  They make it seem so easy and it only take a … Continue reading →

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What Do Crime Scenes Tell Us?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Understanding and interpreting a crime scene is much like a three-dimensional puzzle, generally with more questions than answers.  However, the exigent circumstances are that the investigator needs to come up with some answers immediately and hopefully the name and whereabouts … Continue reading →

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Discovered Vial of Serial Killer’s Blood May Connect More Victims

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My area of specific interest may be forensic psychology, but I am fascinated by forensics in all of its applications.  I am regularly amazed by how experts can use a piece of clothing, a strand of hair, or a few … Continue reading →

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Following the Clues of Forensic Anthropology

Posted on August 1, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the more interesting aspects of forensic science, at least for me, is the study of forensic anthropology.  It entails the analysis of human skeletal remains that is within the context of a legal investigation.  During my academic studies, … Continue reading →

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Responsibilities of a Crime Scene Investigator

Posted on June 24, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The job of a crime scene investigator isn’t glamorous or exotic as it’s portrayed on popular television shows.  It is extremely important and necessary for any criminal police investigation in order to find out who committed the crime and to … Continue reading →

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Following the Hectic Roadmap of Bloodstain Patterns

Posted on June 16, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I find it absolutely fascinating how bloodstain patterns are interpreted and examined to help solve a crime.  This can answer so many questions on where the perpetrator was standing, how tall the perpetrator was, weapon used, and how the crime … Continue reading →

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Applying Reliable Techniques & Methods for Crime Scene Reconstruction

Posted on June 13, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My tough and driven heroine, Emily Stone, from my two novels (Compulsion, Dead Game) uses her innate skills and abilities to try to reconstruct the crime scene in order to track down serial killers and child abductors.  The difference in … Continue reading →

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