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Confrontation with a Violent Sociopath Compelled Me to Pursue Criminology

Posted on January 18, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As I look back in my life, I reflect and smile.  It is interesting how certain situations can shape our decisions and ultimately the outcome of our lives.  I have been blessed with many things, even the bad incidents.  I … Continue reading →

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Vicarious Traumatization is a Reality for Forensic Psychiatrists

Posted on January 5, 2014 by jchasenovelist

We know that those who are victims of horrific crimes and live to share their experiences often suffer from psychological repercussions that can take a lifetime to heal. But what about the men and women who work to capture the … Continue reading →

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Gunshot Residue Creates an Impression

Posted on August 13, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Gunshot residue or GSR is an important component to any homicide crime scene involving the discharge of a firearm.  It tells a story.  The big question is how accurate is the story and is it retold correctly.  As they say, … Continue reading →

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Are You a Word Wrangler or a Sentence Slinger?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by jchasenovelist

We have an amazing language with an abundance of words.  In fact, people who learn English as a second language often comment that was have so many words to learn and some have several meanings and spellings to certain ones.  … Continue reading →

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Unveiling the Mystery of Forensic Facial Reconstruction

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jchasenovelist

After human skeletal remains are discovered, sometimes there is little to be done to determine the identity of the person.  Dental records are only reliable if there are any teeth left on the skeleton and if the medical examiner or … Continue reading →

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Forensic News — New Data Standard Provides Improved Enhancement of Fingerprints

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jchasenovelist

With all of the technology and scientific breakthroughs implemented today, forensic science works industriously with new ways to help identify pieces of crime scene evidence, victims, and suspects in order to solve cases.  Biometric data is the digital or analog … Continue reading →

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What’s the Bug Deal?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the more interesting or perhaps creepy crawly facts about crime scene investigation is that forensic entomology is used more and more to help solve crimes.  This type of work within the crime scene condition is definitely not for … Continue reading →

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