Tag Archives: crime scene investigation

The Reality of Forensics: 6 Myths Debunked

Posted on October 17, 2022 by jchasenovelist

Pop culture has a fascination with the world of forensic science. Whether it’s a television show, movie or novel. The public’s thirst for crime drama is unquenchable. And that’s because, crime has an inherent conflict on multiple levels, which equals … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged author and criminologist jennifer chase, behaviorial evidence, crime, crime scene investigation, detective katie scott, DNA, evidence, forensics, profiling, psychology of personality | 6 Comments

The Art of Impression Evidence

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jchasenovelist

“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps”, simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes, from “A Study in Scarlet” written in 1881. How important … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged compulsion, crime, crime scene, crime scene investigation, dark mind, emily stone, evidence, fingerprints, forensics, impression, impression evidence, investigation, jennifer chase, mystery, shoe prints, suspense, thrillers, tire tracks | 2 Comments

The chaos of the crime scene told a story. #Serial #Suspense

Posted on October 1, 2013 by jchasenovelist

THROUGH THE EYES OF ALBERT JOSEPH Serial Suspense – Episode 4 Police cars encircled the small rural house. Each vehicle parked precariously, but with an underlying plan known to cops. The sound of heavy footsteps of police issue boots moved … Continue reading →

Posted in Serial, Writing | Tagged aj, author jennifer chase, cops, crime scene investigation, crime thriller, documenting evidence, emily stone series, episode 4, first on scene, home invasion, murder, mystery, police, serial suspense, social worker, suspense, through the eyes of albert joseph | 1 Comment

Gunshot Residue Creates an Impression

Posted on August 13, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Gunshot residue or GSR is an important component to any homicide crime scene involving the discharge of a firearm. It tells a story. The big question is how accurate is the story and is it retold correctly. As they say, … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic, Writing | Tagged award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase, award winning dark mind, compulsion, crime lab, crime scene investigation, crime thriller, dead burn, emily stone series, forensic, gunshot residue, investigating a shooting, jennifer chase author, police procedural | 1 Comment

Gather Around and Discover the Impression Evidence at the Crime Scene

Posted on July 15, 2013 by jchasenovelist

“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps.” This was simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes from A Study in Scarlet written in 1881. … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged award winning dark mind, compulsion, crime novels, crime scene investigation, dead burn, emily stone series, impression evidence, jennifer chase author, mystery, research for crime fiction, suspense, tire tracks, tool marks | Leave a comment

Catch up with the Indies and Walk a Crime Scene on BOOK & CRIME TALK

Posted on March 22, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I have just wrapped another blog talk radio show on BOOK & CRIME TALK this week. I love chatting with interesting people, whether it is a bestselling author or a cold case detective, I learn something new with every show. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Talk Radio, Police, Writing | Tagged author jennifer chase, award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase, blog talk radio, book & crime talk, cold case, crime fiction, crime scene investigation, forensics, gary ponzo, indie, joe giacalone, mystery, rebecca forster, thriller, writing a novel | Leave a comment

Art of Interrogation

Posted on February 23, 2013 by jchasenovelist

A sweating suspect under the scrutiny of an overzealous cop is what comes to mind during an interrogation at a police station. There are actually many other ways to get a suspect to spill the beans and to read their … Continue reading →