Tag Archives: forensic science

What Does Forensic Science, Charles Manson, and a Black Labrador Retriever Have in Common?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jchasenovelist

No, this isn’t the silly punch line for a joke. I found a very interesting article that immediately captured my interest about three things that I study on a regular basis: forensics, serial killers, and Labrador retrievers. Undisputed, Labrador retrievers … Continue reading →

Early Innovators of Forensic Science

Posted on June 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I find everything about the science of forensics to be extremely interesting. I can’t seem to shake my curious mind about how and why the various crime scene puzzles interlock and ultimately reveal the identity of the criminal. Descriptions like … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged author jennifer chase, forensic science, hans gross, locards exchange principle, vidocq | 4 Comments

Forensic Science – Past & Present

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It is often thought that police forensics has been a relatively new contribution to interpreting, reconstructing, and solving crimes in our society. Quite the contrary, police forensics, or more accurately described as forensic science, has been a part of history … Continue reading →