Tag Archives: dark mind

Homeless Man Admits to Murder from More Than Two Decades Later

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Sometimes police catch a lead early in a criminal investigation and the perpetrator is behind bars within hours.  In other instances, detectives can comb through clues and re-interview witnesses multiple times over years or decades before that amazing moment when … Continue reading →

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Psychological Impact of the “Broken Windows” Theory

Posted on April 23, 2012 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 →

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Photography Sunday — Spring Mixed Bag

Posted on April 22, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I love springtime and I look for any opportunity to grab my camera and head outdoors.  Here are a few photographs from a recent nature excursion. I get some of my best story ideas when I’m on a nature walk.  … Continue reading →

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Murder of Teenager in Oregon Shows How Experts Can Crack a Case after a Decade

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Of course I am a sucker for any television program that examines the criminal mind, especially when it’s a documentary that allows me to delve into the psychology surrounding the decision to engage in violent activity.  While I never forget … Continue reading →

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Would You Trust a Psychopath?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I came across an interesting article explaining that psychopaths may come in two varieties: psychopaths who are incarcerated for criminal acts and psychopaths who may never be incarcerated or caught for their criminal activities. I thought this was an interesting … Continue reading →

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Identify this Tree and WIN a FREE e-Copy of DARK MIND!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I often spend my off time taking photographs around the incredible California outdoors.  Recently, I visited a mission, saw this fantastic tree, and took several photos.  I settled on this image but… Now, I need your help… Here is your … Continue reading →

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Forensics – The Past Meets the Present

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Here are some fun facts about forensics. It is often thought that police forensics has been a relatively new contribution to interpreting, reconstructing, and solving crimes in our society.  Quite the contrary, police forensics, or more accurately described as forensic … Continue reading →

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