Tag Archives: DNA

Profiling: Inside the Minds of Violent Criminals

Posted on May 8, 2024 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of cantebury.ac.uk. Throughout history, law enforcement has developed many tools to combat, and protect us against, the dangerous criminals who unfortunately live among us. Over the past 50 or so years, one such highly effective tool that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged author jennifer chase, behavioral profiling, cold cases, cop thriller, crime, detective katie scott, DNA, fbi, forensic science, law enforcement, serial crime, series, thriller | 1 Comment

The Reality of Forensics: 6 Myths Debunked

Posted on October 17, 2022 by jchasenovelist

Pop culture has a fascination with the world of forensic science. Whether it’s a television show, movie or novel. The public’s thirst for crime drama is unquenchable. And that’s because, crime has an inherent conflict on multiple levels, which equals … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged author and criminologist jennifer chase, behaviorial evidence, crime, crime scene investigation, detective katie scott, DNA, evidence, forensics, profiling, psychology of personality | 6 Comments

Forensic Files: DNA Cracks Decades-Long Murder Cases #ForensicFriday

Posted on May 21, 2021 by jchasenovelist

Each year, more and more cold murder cases are solved through forensic DNA genetic analysis. As the science continues to evolve and produce tangible results, thousands of victims and their family members receive the bittersweet gifts of justice and closure. … Continue reading →

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Forensic Genealogy Finds the Killer: 3 Cold Cases Recently Solved #crime #coldcase

Posted on December 3, 2020 by jchasenovelist

The Killing of Anita Piteau This past year, the oldest cold murder case in populous Orange County, California was finally solved. A unique aspect of this murder was that the identities of both the victim and killer were unknown for … Continue reading →

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Genetic Genealogy Justice: 2 Killers Arrested Decades Later

Posted on July 31, 2019 by jchasenovelist

Killers be warned. You are no longer safe from the long arm of justice. Years may have passed since you committed your horrendous acts of violence. You may think that your evil deeds are a thing of the past. But, … Continue reading →

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DNA Forensic Files: 1970s Murder Cases Solved in 2019 #ColdCases #DNA

Posted on May 7, 2019 by jchasenovelist

Over the past several years, the use of DNA and genetic genealogy to solve decades-old murder cases has grown dramatically. Combining cutting-edge technology with increased access to innumerable genetic databases, investigators are able to arrest killers who have roamed free … Continue reading →

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Gruesome Mysteries: Forensics Cracks the Case Once Again

Posted on January 7, 2019 by jchasenovelist

For many of us, the area in which we live is filled with relative peace and tranquility. But, sometimes, a gruesome and brutal crime will occur in our community. And then suddenly, that harmony is turned upside down. Fortunately, modern … Continue reading →