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The Reality of Forensics: 6 Myths Debunked

Posted on November 2, 2017 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 →

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Modern Forensics Solves the Murder: 3 Recently Cracked Cold Cases

Posted on August 8, 2017 by jchasenovelist

Cold murder cases are a tough pill to swallow for law enforcement, the public and most importantly, the families of the victims. But, as forensic science continues to advance, seemingly unsolvable open cases are now being cracked. With the solving … Continue reading →

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6 Groundbreaking Moments in Criminal Justice

Posted on March 21, 2017 by jchasenovelist

Throughout history, the criminal justice system—both domestic and abroad—has been consistently challenged to develop innovations to combat the growing threats that confront society. Here are six historical moments that forever changed how law and order is preserved. Photo courtesy of … Continue reading →

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Examining the Digits: Uncovering Tough Clues in Crime Investigations

Posted on April 12, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
There are forensic scientists discovering and applying new scientific techniques to help solve cases and uncovering clues in cold cases. Since fingerprints are the most fragile pieces of evidence in a criminal investigation and…

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Impression Evidence Takes a Front Row Seat at Crime Scenes

Posted on March 17, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps”, simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes from A Study in…

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The Art of Impression Evidence

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jchasenovelist

“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps”, simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes, from “A Study in Scarlet” written in 1881. How important … Continue reading →

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Examining the Digits: Uncovering Tough Clues in Crime Investigations

Posted on December 28, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are forensic scientists discovering and applying new scientific techniques to help solve cases and uncovering clues in cold cases. Since fingerprints are the most fragile pieces of evidence in a criminal investigation and are the most important to identify … Continue reading →