Tag Archives: forensics

California Serial Killer Leads Authorities to Human Remains in Well

Posted on February 17, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Major pieces of machinery recently finished upending layers of earth outside of Sacramento, California that may lead to closure for some families after twenty or more years.  Already convicted of four murders, Wesley Shermantine, known as one of two “Speed … Continue reading →

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5 Questions for Vigilante Detective Emily Stone

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I receive many questions about the heroine in my Emily Stone Thriller Series.  I thought it might be fun to ask her a few questions.  She was my inspiration and creation after a personal experience with a real psychopath.  But … Continue reading →

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A B Cs of Forensics

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jchasenovelist

While conducting various types of research for my novels, I realized that there are some very interesting forensic facts that may or may not be widely known to most people.  I would like to share some of these fascinating facts … Continue reading →

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Who is Emily Stone and Why Should We Care About Her?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Emily Stone is the main protagonist in my thriller series, Compulsion, Dead Game, and Dark Mind.  She has been aptly described as a phantom forensic investigator and a vigilante detective because she hunts down serial killers and child pedophiles with … Continue reading →

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The Evolving World of DNA

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The use of DNA technology is growing in every country around the globe.  DNA databases help to solve crimes, identify missing individuals, aid identification in mass disasters or past conflicts, assist with cold cases, and exonerate the innocent.  The power … Continue reading →

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Identity of Gacy’s “Victim 19” is Confirmed After Three Decades

Posted on November 30, 2011 by jchasenovelist

While it must always be devastating to learn that a loved one has met a violent death, there hopefully is also a sense of peace and closure that can come when a person whose fate was long unknown is finally … Continue reading →

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Key Evidence Can Make or Break a Case

Posted on October 21, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Fingerprint evidence is absolutely key in a crime scene investigation.  The science of fingerprint identification is also referred to as dactylography.  It’s the most fragile piece of evidence.  Environmental conditions and improper handling can contaminate it easily.  After collecting the … Continue reading →

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