Tag Archives: forensics

9 Historical Innovators and Leaders in Forensic Science

Posted on June 16, 2017 by jchasenovelist

Forensic science is in a continuous state of evolution. Here are nine individuals who have had a significant role in shaping the past, present and future of this fascinating science. Bernard Spilsbury (1877 – 1947) Famed for bringing forensic science … Continue reading →

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The Fascinating World of Forensic Science: 5 Surprising Facts

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jchasenovelist

Forensic science is a world filled with mystery, intellect and instinct. During a forensic investigation, every morsel of evidence discovered could be crucial, and no detail is too small. It truly is a fascinating science, and here are five captivating … Continue reading →

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Crime and Serial Killers: In the Beginning for Emily Stone

Posted on April 19, 2017 by jchasenovelist

When Serial Killers Terrorize a California Beach Community, One Woman Stands in Their Way Emily Stone doesn’t have a badge. But that hasn’t stopped her from tracking down some of the West’s most dangerous child-killers. Armed with a digital SLR … Continue reading →

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Investigating Cold Cases with High-Tech Forensic Methods

Posted on January 7, 2017 by jchasenovelist

There are more than 14,000 murders committed every year across the United States (on average). That number averages out to about 38 murders every single day. This number is based on crime statistical data from 2011 by the FBI Uniform … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Forensic, Uncategorized | Tagged award winning, cold cases, crime statistics, emily stone thrillers, fbi, forensics, investigation, jennifer chase criminologist, kindlebooks, police reports, uniform crime reports | 6 Comments

6 Fascinating Advances in Forensic Science

Posted on October 22, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of http://www.mitnicksecurity.com. Forensic science is a captivating topic, as evidenced by the droves of television shows and movies that dabble in the theme. The problem is – these programs, albeit entertaining, are full of misinformation. One common entertainment … Continue reading →

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BODY OF THE CRIME: 2016 Mystery Silver Medal Award Winner from Readers’ Favorite

Posted on September 8, 2016 by jchasenovelist

I’m so honored and excited by winning the Silver Medal Award for Fiction/Mystery-Sleuth from the 2016 International Book Awards Readers’ Favorite. Thank you so much Readers’ Favorite! Body of the Crime is a Chip Palmer Forensic Mystery and is the … Continue reading →

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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…