Tag Archives: crime scene

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 →

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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 →

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Criminal Profiling – An Overview of a Threshold Assessment

Posted on April 4, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It’s no secret that my primary interest is in the mind of a criminal – more specifically, the mind of a serial killer as well as the behavioral aspects of a crime scene. My latest crime thriller Dark Mind delves … Continue reading →

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Body Parts Found Near Hollywood Sign

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jchasenovelist

The Hollywood sign high atop a hill in California has stood as a symbol of glamour and celebrity for generations.  There aren’t too many people who do not recognize those large white letters and think of being a movie star, … Continue reading →

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Investigating Four Types of Serial Killers

Posted on January 16, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In my Emily Stone Thriller Series, Emily Stone goes up against a ruthless, diabolical and somewhat eccentric serial killer in my thriller Dead Game.  This serial killer “Samuel” uses his unique signature as a “voyeuristic” serial killer to commit his crimes.  I … Continue reading →

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Body of Georgia Girl Found in Dumpster

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I remember a conversation I heard between two women several years ago as they watched a news story about a murder that occurred the day before and had the entire community stunned.  One of the women said, “I just don’t … Continue reading →

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Firearms Evidence and the Crime Scene Investigation

Posted on November 2, 2011 by jchasenovelist

A common form of evidence found at many crime scenes is firearms evidence.  It can be in the form of a gun, shell casings, bullets, or any combination.  This type of evidence can be found in related crimes such as … Continue reading →

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