Category Archives: Forensic

Top Forensic Books on my Bookshelf

Posted on May 11, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Recently, a few people have asked me about non-fiction books that I would recommend for reading more about crime scene investigation and serial killers.  Here are some of the top books that I refer to often in my work and … Continue reading →

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Religious Leaders Advocate for Georgia Man on Death Row

Posted on May 10, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As our forensic scientists continue to develop new technology that will aid in accurately identifying the perpetrators of violent acts, we can hope that the guilty will face the day of justice that they deserve and the innocent will remain … Continue reading →

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DNA Links Murders from Thirty Years Ago to Serial Killer

Posted on May 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The men and women who work in the field of forensic science are always discovering new ways to use available evidence and piece together clues that will bring criminals to justice.  What we are able to learn using DNA samples … Continue reading →

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Mandatory DNA Samples Taken by the Police at the Time of Arrest

Posted on May 3, 2011 by jchasenovelist

According to the Gaston Gazette in North Carolina, a new state law went into effect at the beginning of the month making it legal for arresting officers to collect DNA from the inside of an arrestees mouth.  DNA can only … Continue reading →

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Forensic Science – Past & Present

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It is often thought that police forensics has been a relatively new contribution to interpreting, reconstructing, and solving crimes in our society.  Quite the contrary, police forensics, or more accurately described as forensic science, has been a part of history … Continue reading →

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Can Brain Scans Really Show Specific Abnormalities in Psychopaths?

Posted on April 30, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It has been stated in the medical and psychological arenas that psychopaths are typically considered as untreatable.  The immense challenges of treating these types of individuals are next to impossible based on their ability to manipulate and con their way … Continue reading →

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Silent Witness Emerging in Forensic Science

Posted on April 14, 2011 by jchasenovelist

A ground-breaking technique has emerged on recovering fingerprints off of fabrics.  This new technique has focused on revealing fingerprint ridge detail and comparisons from various fabrics – such as cotton, silk, nylon, and polyester. This could mean new, verifiable clues … Continue reading →

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