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Preteen Who Wanted to Please a Fictional Character is Currently Incompetent to Stand Trial

Posted on August 13, 2014 by jchasenovelist

I have studied criminal psychology. I am fascinated by what triggers an individual to commit horrible acts of violence against a fellow human being, and have spent countless hours in classrooms, talking to forensic psychologists, learning from members of law … Continue reading →

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The “Affluenza” Defense

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As we move more into the New Year and leave the flurry of the holidays behind, it is time for me to catch up with some writing about several of the news stories involving criminal psychology that have developed over … Continue reading →

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Accused Serial Killer Who Distrusts Government Set to Represent Himself

Posted on May 25, 2011 by jchasenovelist

We’ve all seen an episode of our favorite television crime drama during which the accused criminal becomes frustrated with his attorney and decides to represent himself in court. Perhaps to add to the theatrics of the small screen, sometimes the … Continue reading →