Tag Archives: compulsion

Cold Weather Keeps the Criminals Inside

Posted on February 11, 2014 by jchasenovelist

If you are reading this blog post from somewhere in the United States, chances are you are someplace cold. This winter has brought Arctic temperatures to places not used to seeing the thermometer go below freezing and then parked those … Continue reading →

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A Character Powerful Enough to Drive a Series

Posted on February 8, 2014 by jchasenovelist

When I first decided to write a full-length novel, I did not initially plan to write a series. I had a different serial killer story idea with a strong female protagonist, and I wanted to write about it. It was … Continue reading →

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Are We Soon Going to See Robocop for Real?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by jchasenovelist

If you are familiar with any of my books, you know that I have a strong interest in the way that technology can be used within law enforcement to track and capture criminals. In my novels, vigilante detective Emily Stone … Continue reading →

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Which Key Piece of Evidence Can Make or Break a Case?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I have received so many questions, comments and emails about fingerprint evidence and crime scene investigations, so I decided to keep with the theme from one of my previous posts about fingerprints. There is so much more the fingerprint evidence … Continue reading →

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Confrontation with a Violent Sociopath Compelled Me to Pursue Criminology

Posted on January 18, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As I look back in my life, I reflect and smile. It is interesting how certain situations can shape our decisions and ultimately the outcome of our lives. I have been blessed with many things, even the bad incidents. I … Continue reading →

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The “Affluenza” Defense

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As we move more into the New Year and leave the flurry of the holidays behind, it is time for me to catch up with some writing about several of the news stories involving criminal psychology that have developed over … Continue reading →