Tag Archives: crime

Psychodynamics of the Criminal’s Signature

Posted on August 22, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the biggest obstacles law enforcement faces when investigating a violent crime is the mindset and motivations of the criminal act. This is where the signature of the offender comes into focus and it should be studied carefully. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology | Tagged author jennifer chase, crime, crime fiction, criminal signature, emily stone series, psychological needs | Leave a comment

FBI Launches New Phone App to Help Find Missing Kids

Posted on August 10, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Are you the type of person who always has the latest apps downloaded to your smart phone? Or, do you consider yourself someone who doesn’t see the excitement in using your cell phone to do anything besides make a call? … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged author jennifer chase, child ID smart phone, child safety, crime, fbi, missing kids, phone app | 2 Comments

Discovered Vial of Serial Killer’s Blood May Connect More Victims

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My area of specific interest may be forensic psychology, but I am fascinated by forensics in all of its applications. I am regularly amazed by how experts can use a piece of clothing, a strand of hair, or a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic, Serial Killers | Tagged Ann Marie Burr, author jennifer chase, cold cases, crime, DNA, serial killers, Ted Bundy | Leave a comment

Offender’s Signature vs. Modus Operandi

Posted on June 22, 2011 by jchasenovelist

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

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged author jennifer chase, crime, modus operandi, psychology, signature, thrillers | 6 Comments

Dozens Arrested on Child Pornography Charges in New York

Posted on June 17, 2011 by jchasenovelist

To hear that anyone has been the victim of a violent crime is disturbing, but when the person involved is a child the horror of the situation is intensified. These most innocent and vulnerable members of our society should be … Continue reading →

Posted in Compulsion, crime | Tagged award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase, child exploitation, child pornography, computer crime, crime, crime fiction | Leave a comment

Psychological Impact of the “Broken Windows” Theory

Posted on May 24, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My academic background has helped me to explore and understand some of the complicated aspects of the criminal justice system when addressing crime, criminals, profiling, and crime scene investigation. This is one of main reasons that I chose this field … Continue reading →