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Make Your Cell Phone a Microscope!

Smart phones seem to do an endless number of amazing tasks for us these days. We can find the nearest Chinese restaurant or videotape our kid’s piano recital or stick the phone up to our car radio and learn what … Continue reading

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Talk, Text, Take Photos . . . and Stop a Bullet!

Technology is an essential tool in crime prevention and when tracking suspects after a crime is committed. From cell phone records and GPS monitoring to mitochondrial DNA testing and clues left by sloppy posting on social media sites, developments in … Continue reading

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Exploring Four Types of Serial Killers

In my Emily Stone Thriller Series, the tough heroine Emily Stone goes up against ruthless and  diabolical serial killers.  In Dead Game, Samuel uses his unique signature as a voyeuristic serial killer to commit his crimes.  I created Samuel to be … Continue reading

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Curious About the 31 Things Frightening to a Criminologist?

It’s that time again. It’s the scariest month of the year with Halloween fast approaching.  The chills are chasing me.  I thought I’d keep up with my yearly tradition and post what actually scares a criminologist and crime fiction author.  … Continue reading

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They Hide Behind a Mask of Normalcy

“Mankind has a natural predator, the psychopath, and this predator is invisible because there are no easily discernible markings that set him apart.” This quote was taken from, The Trick of the Psychopath’s Trade: Make Us Believe that Evil Comes … Continue reading

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A High-Tech Voyeuristic Serial Killer in a DEAD GAME

An Award Winning Emily Stone Thriller Saturday 1800 Hours The room was entirely black.  There were special window coverings that didn’t allow a trace of light to enter from any other natural or unnatural sources.  Windows, doors, or other rooms … Continue reading

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Investigating the Psychological Autopsy

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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