Tag Archives: crime and punishment

Analyzing Crime Scene Characteristics #crimefiction #writing

Posted on August 25, 2020 by jchasenovelist

Crime scene characteristics are extremely important to all criminal investigations, especially homicides as well as all serial crimes.  After the forensic analysis of the physical evidence found at the crime scene is completed and the victimology is established, then the … Continue reading →

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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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Epitome of Evil: 4 Killers Without Motive

Posted on February 28, 2020 by jchasenovelist

As fans of crime fiction, we all know how important it is for murder investigators to understand a killer’s motive. But what if the killer was not a jealous lover, a greedy business partner or a vengeful ex? But rather, … Continue reading →

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Evolving Societal Threats: 5 Crimes of the Future #crime #justice

Posted on August 22, 2018 by jchasenovelist

Technology is a wonderful tool that has changed the fabric of our lives. But, on the flip side, our dependency on technology can have frightening consequences. And that leads us to the scary phenomenon that is occurring across the globe … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Missing Link in Psychopaths

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jchasenovelist

We know that psychopaths lack remorse, empathy, ethics, and a conscience.  They lie with absolute clarity for whatever appeases them and their lifestyle. They are almost like an unscrupulous chameleon showing their mask of normalcy for most of the world … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Man May Have Held Girlfriend Prisoner for a Decade

Posted on August 25, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In the series of novels I’ve written that feature vigilante detective Emily Stone, my bold protagonist goes after all kinds of criminals, but has a particular eye for those who abuse women and children.  She has no patience for pedophiles … Continue reading →

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Still a Child, but Serving Life in Prison

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It’s a sad fact that kids are not only the victims of tragic violence in our country, but that they also are sometimes the perpetrators.  We’ve all seen stories of children who gun down their classmates in the middle of … Continue reading →

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