Tag Archives: author and criminologist jennifer chase

Happy Holidays!

Wishing everyone a warm, festive, safe, and joyous holiday today!  The excerpt below was contributed by a special friend of mine. Thank you Gail 🙂 A Special Christmas Wish May you always have walls for the wind, A roof for the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Out & About Magazine — December 2011

It’s that time again!  The December Issue of Out & About Magazine has hit the stands.  This year has flown by at lightening speed! I’ve really enjoyed writing a book review and crime safety tip column this year.  This month … Continue reading

Posted in Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

What Have We Learned From Serial Killers?

“Most police investigators will argue that anybody can become a criminal type simply by committing a crime and being processed through the justice system.  We are hypothesizing, however, that serial murdering is a form of disease rather than a lifestyle, … Continue reading

Posted in Criminology, Serial Killers | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

What Do Crime Scenes Tell Us?

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

Posted in crime, Forensic | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Are There Similarities Between Serial Killers and Serial Rapists?

I believe that law enforcement, criminal profilers, and private investigators can learn more about the dynamics of serial killers and their crimes by studying cases of serial rapists.  It has been determined by the way that victims are chosen, plan … Continue reading

Posted in Criminology, Serial Killers | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Computer Thief Unknowingly Creates His Own Mug Shot

We all have been made aware through cable news stories, magazine articles, and our own friends about the crimes that can be committed using a computer.  There is the growing menace of cyberbullying, through which (mostly) young people leave cruel … Continue reading

Posted in crime, Dead Game | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Studying the Darker Side of Humanity

There are literally tons of books written about serial killers.  You can get somewhat of a hideous picture in your mind of these dark, disturbed individuals written about in books (fiction/nonfiction) and in the movies.  We shudder to think about … Continue reading

Posted in Serial Killers | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment