Tag Archives: crime scene investigation

Trapped by a Serial Killer in DEAD BURN Sneak Peek

Posted on February 3, 2013 by jchasenovelist

He made his way around to the back of the building carefully examining each step. A metal door caught his eye, which led directly to the alley and it appeared strangely out of place. The doorknob glistened bright silver, sparkling … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Burn, Writing | Tagged action novel, assassin, author jennifer chase, award winning dark mind, cops, crime fiction, crime scene investigation, dead burn, emily stone, emily stone series, mystery, new book release dead burn, police investigation, police procedural, serial killer, strong female heroine, suspense | 1 Comment

The Next Big Thing — Dead Burn

Posted on December 19, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Thanks to a fellow author friend Carolyn Arnold for tagging me in this fun blog feature for new or in-the-works novels. Here are a quick ten questions about my latest book Dead Burn, which will be released early 2013. 1. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Burn, Writing | Tagged crime fiction, crime scene investigation, dead burn, dead burn 2013, emily stone series, forensics, jennifer chase author, police procedural, suspense, the next big thing, thriller | Leave a comment

6 Mistakes to Avoid at a Crime Scene Straight From a Cold Case Detective

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Crime scenes aren’t as cut and dry as one might think. There are many variables and each one should be carefully identified, searched, documented, and processed correctly. The process doesn’t flow like the television shows or movies would like us … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic, Police | Tagged 6 mistakes to avoid at a crime scene, cold cases, crime scene contamination, crime scene investigation, crime scene management, crime thriller, criminal investigation, criminal investigation joseph giacalone, criminilogist, guest blog post, jennifer chase author, joseph giacalone, luminol, NYPD | 10 Comments

New Forensic Technologies Could Improve How Crime Scenes are Processed

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jchasenovelist

With all of the technology and scientific breakthroughs implemented today, forensic science works industriously with new ways to help identify pieces of crime scene evidence, victims and suspects in order to solve cases. I’ve highlighted three different scientific practices that … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged biometric data, crime, crime scene investigation, crime thriller, dark mind, detecting fingerprints, fingerprints on fabric, forensics, jennifer chase author, new forensic techniques | 6 Comments

Take a Walk Through a Body Farm

Posted on August 30, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Today’s post is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. I find the scientific research into decomposition fascinating. I originally posted this article more than a year ago and have received so many comments and questions about it, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged body farm, chain of events of a crime, crime, crime scene investigation, crime thriller, dark mind, decomposing body, decomposition process, emily stone series, forensics, how to write a novel, jennifer chase author, writing research | 15 Comments

Signature Behavior vs. Modus Operandi

Posted on May 21, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Sometimes it’s confusing for people to differentiate between a criminal’s signature versus the criminal’s modus operandi when a criminal commits a specific type of crime. Are they the same? No, they are distinctly different because one feeds on emotional needs, … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology | Tagged crime, crime scene, crime scene investigation, crime thriller, dark mind, homicide case, jennifer chase author, modus operandi, signature behavior | 1 Comment

Crime Scenes Tell a Story

Posted on May 5, 2012 by jchasenovelist

There’s a story behind everything we see, hear, and behind every person we meet. Our perceptions and experiences can overshadow obstacles that we are faced with in the future. Working a crime scene is one of the most difficult tasks … Continue reading →