Tag Archives: crime thriller

Don’t Forget to Tread Lightly

Impression evidence is the most common type of evidence found at any crime scene, whether the primary or secondary scenes, and it includes fingerprints, footprints, and tire marks.  It’s one of the most interesting physical parts of a crime scene … Continue reading

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Mother of Columbine Killer Wished for His Death

I am sure that just about everyone reading this has a clear memory of how they felt when first hearing the news about the horrific shootings at Columbine High School in April 1999.  Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed twelve … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes with Serial Killers – Q & A with Emily Stone

Emily Stone is a woman with three independent novel adventures and a growing list of captured serial killers to prove it.   Every case, every missing child, and every serial killer stalking victims on the west coast is scrutinized by this … Continue reading

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

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

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Two Murders and Two Mothers Who Must Turn in Their Sons

There have been two horrible stories in the news recently about young girls who were murdered in their own neighborhoods.  Ten-year-old Jessica Ridgeway was abducted in Colorado as she walked just a few blocks to meet up with friends and … Continue reading

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Thriller Thursday Guest — Author Gary Starta

It’s that thriller time of the week again!  I’ve had the privilege to read the works of my next guest and it’s made me discover all over again the genre of sci/fi.  But today is all about crime thrillers! Please … Continue reading

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Violent Death of Infant Results in Only a Ninety-Day Sentence

How much prison time should be considered appropriate for the murder of an infant?  Yes, there must be consideration for intent, maliciousness, premeditation of this act . . . but what is the ballpark?  Five years?  Ten years?  Twenty?  Maybe … Continue reading

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