Tag Archives: criminology

No Answers Make Sense When Asking Questions about a Child’s Murder

Posted on December 3, 2013 by jchasenovelist

When allowing yourself to go deeply into the world of criminal psychology and study the minds of those who commit some of society’s most heinous acts of violence, there is no personality more disturbing than one who would harm a … Continue reading →

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Investigating the Psychological Autopsy

Posted on September 23, 2013 by jchasenovelist

One of the most interesting aspects of studying criminal behavior and criminology is finding out why and how criminals commit a specific crime. It’s really the complicated and daunting task of finding out what makes an individual tick and hopefully … Continue reading →

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News From the Forensic Science World

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jchasenovelist

The mainstream media doesn’t often report breakthroughs, theories, and new procedures in the crime scene investigation arena and forensic areas. There are many interesting discoveries happening around the world in this scientific area. Just this year and in the past … Continue reading →

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Do We Judge the Victims?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Violent crimes are sad no matter the victim, but perhaps the stories are even more disheartening when the victims are those who are deemed to be the most vulnerable, like young children, or perhaps considered most on the fringes of … Continue reading →

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Get Into the Mind with a Psychological Autopsy

Posted on May 29, 2012 by jchasenovelist

One of the most interesting aspects of studying criminal behavior and criminology is finding out why and how criminals commit a specific crime. It is the complicated task of finding out what makes an individual tick by learning more about … Continue reading →

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The Evolving World of DNA

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The use of DNA technology is growing in every country around the globe. DNA databases help to solve crimes, identify missing individuals, aid identification in mass disasters or past conflicts, assist with cold cases, and exonerate the innocent. The power … Continue reading →

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Babysitter Arrested in Gruesome Death of Young Indiana Girl

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jchasenovelist

When you think of the holiday season that most of us are currently enjoying, you probably picture the faces of children who rush down the stairs to see what Santa left under the tree or who sing their sweet carols … Continue reading →