Tag Archives: forensics

Reconstructing a Shooting Incident at the Crime Scene

Posted on September 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Have you ever wondered?  Hey, how’d they do that? One of the most difficult and scientific parts of reconstructing a shooting incident is to determine the direction of the projectile travel and the angle of impact by examining the bullet … Continue reading →

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It’s a Match!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

From any crime show that we’ve viewed on television or in the movies, there is that moment where the evidence matches and the suspect is then brought to justice.  They make it seem so easy and it only take a … Continue reading →

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Following the Hectic Roadmap of Bloodstain Patterns

Posted on June 16, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I find it absolutely fascinating how bloodstain patterns are interpreted and examined to help solve a crime.  This can answer so many questions on where the perpetrator was standing, how tall the perpetrator was, weapon used, and how the crime … Continue reading →

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Applying Reliable Techniques & Methods for Crime Scene Reconstruction

Posted on June 13, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My tough and driven heroine, Emily Stone, from my two novels (Compulsion, Dead Game) uses her innate skills and abilities to try to reconstruct the crime scene in order to track down serial killers and child abductors.  The difference in … Continue reading →

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Top Forensic Books on my Bookshelf

Posted on May 11, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Recently, a few people have asked me about non-fiction books that I would recommend for reading more about crime scene investigation and serial killers.  Here are some of the top books that I refer to often in my work and … Continue reading →

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Religious Leaders Advocate for Georgia Man on Death Row

Posted on May 10, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As our forensic scientists continue to develop new technology that will aid in accurately identifying the perpetrators of violent acts, we can hope that the guilty will face the day of justice that they deserve and the innocent will remain … Continue reading →

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Silent Witness Emerging in Forensic Science

Posted on April 14, 2011 by jchasenovelist

A ground-breaking technique has emerged on recovering fingerprints off of fabrics.  This new technique has focused on revealing fingerprint ridge detail and comparisons from various fabrics – such as cotton, silk, nylon, and polyester. This could mean new, verifiable clues … Continue reading →

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