Tag Archives: criminology

The Bystander Effect and What it Represents in Society Today

Posted on March 27, 2015 by jchasenovelist

In my Emily Stone Series, my protagonist is a woman who has made the decision to get involved when she knows a crime is being committed. Emily Stone uses her intelligence, her intuition, and a few helpful pieces of technology … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology | Tagged assistance, author and criminologist jennifer chase, bystander effect, compulsion, crime, criminology, Dark Pursuit, emily stone, emily stone series, forensics, responsibility, societal norm, society, violence, writing tip | 1 Comment

Guilt and Text Messages Lead to a Confession after Seventeen Years

Posted on October 2, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I often focus my writing on individuals show no remorse for the violent acts they have committed and go to great lengths to avoid being captured by authorities. A story out of Arizona this week looks at a very different … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Emily Stone Thrillers | Tagged arizona, arrested, author, cold case, compulsion, confession, crime, criminology, dark mind, emily stone thriller, guilt, investigation, jennifer chase, killed, mail, messages, murder, mystery, north carolina, phone message, police, text messages, writing | 1 Comment

Preteen Who Wanted to Please a Fictional Character is Currently Incompetent to Stand Trial

Posted on August 13, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I have studied criminal psychology. I am fascinated by what triggers an individual to commit horrible acts of violence against a fellow human being, and have spent countless hours in classrooms, talking to forensic psychologists, learning from members of law … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology | Tagged author jennifer chase, award winning, child psychology, crime, criminal psychology, criminology, defense, emily stone series, first degree, forensic psychologists, homicide, intentional, juvenile, murder, mystery, not competent, preteen, schools, suspense, trial | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Criminology | Tagged anti-social personality, autism, award winning, compulsion, crime, criminal, criminal psychology, criminology, dark mind, diagnosis, emily stone, forensics, jennifer chase, killers, lack of empathy, mystery, psychologist, psychopath, science | Leave a comment

Assessing the Psychopath

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Have you ever gotten frustrated with someone’s indifferent reaction or maybe even the harmful way one person treated another and thought, “That person is a psychopath!” Merriam Webster defines “psychopath” as “a person who is mentally ill, who does not … Continue reading →

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Confrontation with a Violent Sociopath Compelled Me to Pursue Criminology

Posted on January 18, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As I look back in my life, I reflect and smile. It is interesting how certain situations can shape our decisions and ultimately the outcome of our lives. I have been blessed with many things, even the bad incidents. I … Continue reading →

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Vicarious Traumatization is a Reality for Forensic Psychiatrists

Posted on January 5, 2014 by jchasenovelist

We know that those who are victims of horrific crimes and live to share their experiences often suffer from psychological repercussions that can take a lifetime to heal. But what about the men and women who work to capture the … Continue reading →