Category Archives: Forensic

Five Human Face Genes Identified

Posted on May 11, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Look around a crowded room at various people and study the shapes of their faces.  Some people have long or oval shapes faces, while others have rounder or heart-shaped faces.  After you study people for a while, it seems that … Continue reading →

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Investigating Cold Cases with New Forensic Methods

Posted on May 2, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are more than 14,000 murders committed every year across the United States.  That number averages out to about 38 murders every single day.  This number is based on crime statistical data from 2011 by the FBI Uniform Crime Reports. … Continue reading →

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Test Your Crime History Knowledge

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I love finding interesting tidbits and fun facts when I’m researching for my books.  I came across a ten-question quiz related to crime. These are actually tough.  Try your luck and see how well you know crime history.  I’ve posted … Continue reading →

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Forensics and Criminology: How’d They Do That?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by jchasenovelist

As we go about our daily routines, there are scientists hard at work trying to discover answers for the criminal justice arena, as well as breakthroughs to improve our way of life.  Many of these tests, studies, and theories aren’t … Continue reading →

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Hot Crime Scene Investigations

Posted on March 2, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I decided to tackle arson investigations for my soon to be released EMILY STONE THRILLER, DEAD BURN.  Since I love research, I found some interesting tidbits about arson crime scenes. All crime scenes are documented and processed with the same … Continue reading →

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Take a Page From a Crime Scene Investigator’s Diary

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jchasenovelist

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 criminal police investigation in order to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Tread Lightly

Posted on December 1, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Impression evidence is the most common type of evidence found at any crime scene, whether the primary or secondary scenes, and it includes fingerprints, footprints, and tire marks.  It’s one of the most interesting physical parts of a crime scene … Continue reading →

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