Tag Archives: serial crime

Creepy History: 3 Horrific Medieval and Renaissance Serial Killers

Posted on September 21, 2018 by jchasenovelist

Many people believe that serial killers are a relatively new phenomenon. And that these homicidal maniacs are a terrifying by-product of modern society’s manic pace and lifestyle. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. In fact, serial killers have existed for millennia … Continue reading →

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Modern DNA Profiling: Two Infamous Cold Cases Solved

Posted on November 4, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of kotatv.com. Once the horrific act of murder has been committed, there is generally a relatively short window of time for law enforcement to solve the mystery. As time passes, the chance of a solving a murder case … Continue reading →

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Are Female Serial Killers More Shocking Than Men Who Commit the Same Acts?

Posted on June 27, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Let’s say that for some reason you are sitting in a criminal psychology class and the teacher scrawls one statement across the chalkboard that is to serve as the one essay topic for your final exam: Describe a serial killer. … Continue reading →

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They Hide Behind a Mask of Normalcy

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jchasenovelist

“Mankind has a natural predator, the psychopath, and this predator is invisible because there are no easily discernible markings that set him apart.” This quote was taken from, The Trick of the Psychopath’s Trade: Make Us Believe that Evil Comes … Continue reading →

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Eyewitness Sketches Can Vary Widely

Posted on May 2, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Have you ever wondered about the accuracy of an eyewitness sketch? Someone who has never seen the perpetrator sits down with a piece of charcoal and says, “OK, tell me what he looked like.” Not only are you dealing with … Continue reading →

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Psychopaths Hide Behind a Mask of Normalcy

Posted on February 8, 2011 by jchasenovelist

“Mankind has a natural predator, the psychopath, and this predator is invisible because there are no easily discernible markings that set him apart.” The Trick of the Psychopath’s Trade: Make Us Believe that Evil Comes from Others. When we hear … Continue reading →

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Serial Crime Happens in all Types of Crimes

Posted on November 21, 2010 by jchasenovelist

When you hear the term “serial crime”, immediately your mind thinks of “serial killers”. The reality is that serial crime means any type of crime occurring in a pattern that indicates a single offender. However, there has been some debate … Continue reading →