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No Body, No Problem: Murder Convictions in Missing Persons Cases

Posted on March 31, 2020 by jchasenovelist

The old Hollywood trope of “no body, no conviction” is usually accurate, but not always true. Generally, it is very difficult to prove the murder of a missing person. But, between the tenacity of investigators and the legal precedent of … Continue reading →

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DNA Profiling Solves the Murder: 5 Cold Cases Resolved in 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of tuuv.tk. The accuracy of DNA profiling is developing at a rapid pace. And, as a result, the landscape of modern law enforcement is evolving. The accurate results of criminal DNA analysis not only assist in putting criminals … Continue reading →

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Was There a Rush to Convict in Nation’s Oldest Cold Case?

Posted on May 13, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I want all of those who commit violent crimes, particularly those who harm children and others who are the most innocent among us, to be held accountable for their actions. But, I also want to know that the justice that … Continue reading →