Tag Archives: cold cases

Homeless Man Admits to Murder from More Than Two Decades Later

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Sometimes police catch a lead early in a criminal investigation and the perpetrator is behind bars within hours.  In other instances, detectives can comb through clues and re-interview witnesses multiple times over years or decades before that amazing moment when … Continue reading →

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Murder of Teenager in Oregon Shows How Experts Can Crack a Case after a Decade

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Of course I am a sucker for any television program that examines the criminal mind, especially when it’s a documentary that allows me to delve into the psychology surrounding the decision to engage in violent activity.  While I never forget … Continue reading →

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Unveiling the Mystery of Forensic Facial Reconstruction

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jchasenovelist

After human skeletal remains are discovered, sometimes there is little to be done to determine the identity of the person.  Dental records are only reliable if there are any teeth left on the skeleton and if the medical examiner or … Continue reading →

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The New Millennium Brought a Serial Killer to Kauai

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of my favorite getaways is to the beautiful island of Kauai – and still is today.  All of the Hawaiian Islands are beautiful, but for some reason I enjoy the less crowded and somewhat remote areas of Kauai the … Continue reading →

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Crime Solving Partnership for DNA Evidence

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jchasenovelist

DNA is extremely complex, but we hear the word “DNA” almost on a daily basis in the news and on crime shows.  In 1986, DNA was first officially used to solve a crime of two young girls raped and murdered … Continue reading →

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Guilty Plea After More Than Thirty Years

Posted on September 2, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It takes a special level of dedication to work on cold cases as a member of law enforcement.  You are often dealing with evidence that is outdated and deteriorating, witnesses may be difficult to find if they are even still … Continue reading →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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