Tag Archives: murder

Test Your Crime History Knowledge

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I love finding interesting tidbits and fun facts when I’m researching for my books.  I came across a ten-question quiz related to crime. These are actually tough.  Try your luck and see how well you know crime history.  I’ve posted … Continue reading →

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Bronx Man Accused of Dismembering Mom and Discarding of Her Body Parts

Posted on March 1, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Many times Law and Order: SVU and other shows of that genre will advertise that an upcoming episode is “ripped from the headlines.”  The gruesome story that came out of the Bronx this week would offer the perfect opening scene … Continue reading →

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Estranged Husband Kills Two Sons in Front of His Wife

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jchasenovelist

While many of us fear the unknown shadow that is lurking around the dark corner or the idea of a stranger breaking into our homes and harming our loved ones, and we have every reason to be vigilant against such … Continue reading →

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Father and Son Receive Same Sentence for Different Murders

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are many parents who would be proud to have a child decide to follow in their footsteps.  Carry on the family business, build upon a legacy of philanthropy, join the military . . . whatever it may be.  But … Continue reading →

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Two Murders and Two Mothers Who Must Turn in Their Sons

Posted on November 3, 2012 by jchasenovelist

There have been two horrible stories in the news recently about young girls who were murdered in their own neighborhoods.  Ten-year-old Jessica Ridgeway was abducted in Colorado as she walked just a few blocks to meet up with friends and … Continue reading →

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Mark David Chapman Seeks Parole for the Seventh Time

Posted on August 18, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I suppose there are some of you reading this blog who are too young to remember the events of December 8, 1980.  Even so, I know that many people who perhaps were not born then but have come to discover … Continue reading →

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Do you Know Your Crime History?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Calling all CSI lovers out there, I’ve got a challenge for you. I love finding interesting tidbits and fun facts when I’m researching for my books.  I came across a ten-question quiz related to crime.  I or should I say, … Continue reading →

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