Tag Archives: dark mind

Serial Killer Who Operated “Torture Truck” Avoids Death Penalty

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In a state that is known for expediting the death of convicted criminals who have been given such a sentence by the court, one serial killer has reached a deal that will keep him alive but behind bars for the … Continue reading →

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Boosting Creativity for Writing Crime Thrillers

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I thought I’d lighten things up today with a break from crime scenes, serial killers, fiction thrillers, and forensic breakthroughs.  I love to share all of this information.  I forget sometimes that I find all of these things fascinating and … Continue reading →

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Manson Prepares for Yet Another Parole Hearing

Posted on April 6, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Did you know that one of our nation’s most notorious killers gets his twelfth shot at parole next week, on April 11?  Considering he has been in prison for forty years for crimes that rocked our nation and prison officials … Continue reading →

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Criminal Profiling – An Overview of a Threshold Assessment

Posted on April 4, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It’s no secret that my primary interest is in the mind of a criminal – more specifically, the mind of a serial killer as well as the behavioral aspects of a crime scene. My latest crime thriller Dark Mind delves … Continue reading →

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Do you Know Your Crime History?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Calling all CSI lovers out there, I’ve got a challenge for you. I love finding interesting tidbits and fun facts when I’m researching for my books.  I came across a ten-question quiz related to crime.  I or should I say, … Continue reading →

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Chicago Sheriff Wants to Dig for More Gacy Victims

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jchasenovelist

The stories of most serial killers continue to evolve long after they are put to death through our justice system or manage to live the duration of their existence undetected by authorities.  The anguish of the families continue, the questions … Continue reading →

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Still a Child, but Serving Life in Prison

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It’s a sad fact that kids are not only the victims of tragic violence in our country, but that they also are sometimes the perpetrators.  We’ve all seen stories of children who gun down their classmates in the middle of … Continue reading →

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