Tag Archives: impulsive behavior

Psychopaths or Sociopaths? Which is it?

Posted on May 1, 2023 by jchasenovelist

Sociopath or psychopath, so which is it? We often see these two descriptions interchangeable among mainstream news media and entertainment arenas. When I first began my study in criminology, I was initially confused by the terms and found that many … Continue reading →

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Mother of Columbine Killer Wished for His Death

Posted on November 23, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I am sure that just about everyone reading this has a clear memory of how they felt when first hearing the news about the horrific shootings at Columbine High School in April 1999. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed twelve … Continue reading →

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What Have We Learned From Serial Killers?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jchasenovelist

“Most police investigators will argue that anybody can become a criminal type simply by committing a crime and being processed through the justice system. We are hypothesizing, however, that serial murdering is a form of disease rather than a lifestyle, … Continue reading →