Category Archives: unsolved mysteries

Genetic Genealogy Justice: 2 Killers Arrested Decades Later

Posted on July 31, 2019 by jchasenovelist

Killers be warned. You are no longer safe from the long arm of justice. Years may have passed since you committed your horrendous acts of violence. You may think that your evil deeds are a thing of the past. But, … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic, unsolved mysteries | Tagged cold cases, criminologist, databases, DNA, genealogy, investigations, James Alan Neal, jennifer chase, justice, Linda O’Keefe, Little Girls Sleeping, solved, Sophie Sergie, Steven Downs | Leave a comment

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: 31 Things That Scare Me

Posted on October 30, 2018 by jchasenovelist

I thought I’d keep up with the yearly tradition and post what actually scares a criminologist and crime fiction author. Some things stay the same, but I’m always adding new ones to the list. So just in case you were … Continue reading →

Posted in unsolved mysteries, Writing | Tagged clowns, crime scene, criminologist, dark, friday the 13th, Halloween, horror, jennifer chase author, list, night, scary, unknown | Leave a comment

Halloween Horror: 4 True-Life Stories of Holiday Terror

Posted on October 23, 2018 by jchasenovelist

Halloween – the creepy holiday where people decide it’s okay to release their inner freak. And for the most part, it’s all in the name of fun. But sometimes, the creepiness goes too far and people wind up hurt. Or … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, unsolved mysteries | Tagged author, Bronx, David Berkowitz, egging, Halloween, horror, jennifer chase criminologist, Karl Jackson, leaked gas, Marvin Brandland, stories, true life | Leave a comment

DNA Justice in 2017: 3 Cold Case Murders Solved by Forensics

Posted on November 30, 2017 by jchasenovelist

Justice eluded these murder victims for many years. But, due to the hard work of detectives, and advancements in DNA analysis – the killers were identified. And justice was served. The Killing of Wendy Jo Halison It was 1968 on … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, unsolved mysteries | Tagged cold cases, DNA, evidence, investigation, jennifer chase author and criminolgist, murder, oregon, sue klaas, wendy jo halison | Leave a comment

Holiday Mayhem: 5 Thanksgiving Crime Mysteries

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jchasenovelist

The true purpose of Thanksgiving is to show gratitude for the wonderful things in your life. And to celebrate that appreciation with your loved ones. Unfortunately though, for some, the holiday does not represent gratitude. But rather, the day has … Continue reading →