Tag Archives: dark mind

These Shoplifters Take Requests

Posted on December 10, 2012 by jchasenovelist

As a criminology academic, I love learning about new ways that criminals are using technology to commit their illegal deeds and, concerning more noble pursuits, how law enforcement is using some of these same advances to bring the criminals to … Continue reading →

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Looking for Novel Clues Can Sometimes Find Hidden Treasure

Posted on November 19, 2012 by jchasenovelist

A little over a week ago, I made myself take a break to have a wonderful breakfast at the harbor (it was awesome) with my husband and we browsed a few stores afterward.  Even with the e-book revolution, I still … Continue reading →

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Serial Killer “In Training” Put to Death

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jchasenovelist

None of us started where we want to be in our chosen profession.  We have to take courses, practice a skill, develop a good reputation with clients, or a variety of other activities that help us to move forward on … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jchasenovelist

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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Sister’s DNA Solves Missing Persons Case After 37 Years

Posted on November 10, 2012 by jchasenovelist

The men and women of our nation’s police departments are amazing public servants who work passionately to seek justice for the criminals in our society and their victims.  I am sure that every violent crime that goes unsolved and every … Continue reading →

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A Spooky Tale Indeed…

Posted on October 31, 2012 by jchasenovelist

The blustery wind hammered the sides of the house and across the windows, but the rain refused to fall before darkness descended.  High-pitched tunes of the winter season squeezed through the age cracks in between the old weather-stripping and electrical … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jchasenovelist

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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