Tag Archives: crime scene

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 →

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

Posted on January 10, 2015 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
Photo: Courtesy of coldcasesquad.com 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…

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What Would You Write in Your Crime Scene Investigator’s Notebook?

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
The job of a crime scene investigator isn’t glamorous or exotic as it is portrayed on popular television shows or even in the movies. This daunting task is extremely important and necessary for any…

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Man Who Allegedly Murdered His Family Nearly Forty Years Ago is Newest Addition to Most Wanted List

Posted on April 12, 2014 by jchasenovelist

It is a cold case that is filled with horrific acts of brutality, clues left in multiple states, and a possible element of international mystery. And, the FBI is hoping that by highlighting its suspect on the Ten Most Wanted … Continue reading →

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Former Homicide Detective Shares How He Got Criminals to Talk

Posted on March 29, 2014 by jchasenovelist

It is always exciting to come upon an article about someone whose career offers me insight and inspiration as I constantly strive to learn more about criminal psychology and use that knowledge to be a better writer. For this reason, … Continue reading →

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Female Serial Killer in England Sentenced to Life in Prison

Posted on March 4, 2014 by jchasenovelist

While I focus a lot of research on crimes that are committed in the United States, and unfortunately there are no shortage of them, I also like to keep up with what is happening in other justice systems. This week … Continue reading →

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Forensics – The Past Meets the Present

Posted on February 21, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
Here are some fun facts about forensics. It is often thought that police forensics has been a relatively new contribution to interpreting, reconstructing, and solving crimes in our society. Quite the contrary, police forensics,…