Tag Archives: criminal

Why Write about Serial Killers?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by jchasenovelist

One of the most common questions that I receive from readers is, “What made you want to write about serial killers?” To answer that question, I must first answer the question of what made me study and obtain degrees in … Continue reading →

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Do You Escape Real Violence with Fictional Violence?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by jchasenovelist

When you turn on the nightly news, there is no shortage of stories that qualify as disturbing. From world events to the way people are treating one another in our own neighborhoods, the reality that surrounds us can be difficult … Continue reading →

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Proceed Carefully When Diagnosing Violent Criminals

Posted on July 19, 2014 by jchasenovelist

When we read about a horrific crime that has been committed or we watch a news clip of an alleged murder smiling as he walks in handcuffs into a courtroom, we often ask the question, “How could someone be so … Continue reading →

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Are Female Serial Killers More Shocking Than Men Who Commit the Same Acts?

Posted on June 27, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Let’s say that for some reason you are sitting in a criminal psychology class and the teacher scrawls one statement across the chalkboard that is to serve as the one essay topic for your final exam: Describe a serial killer. … Continue reading →

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Turning to Crime for Attention in the Digital Age

Posted on June 21, 2014 by jchasenovelist

In a story that has been gaining national media attention and public outrage over the past few days, a mother in New York has been arrested on murder charges for allegedly poisoning her five-year-old son with salt. Evidence shows that … Continue reading →

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California Woman Reunited with Family a Decade after Alleged Abduction

Posted on June 9, 2014 by jchasenovelist

In recent years, we have seen the 24/7 news cycle consumed with several stories of kidnap victims who are reunited with their families after many months or even years of separation. A decade ago, we all were stunned when Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Woman Killed Her Own Hit Man but Now Fears Ex-Husband’s Release

Posted on April 17, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I like reading stories about strong women who fight for justice, whether it is in their own lives or behalf of those around them. In fact, such depictions are so important to me that I created protagonist Emily Stone, a … Continue reading →

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