Tag Archives: texas

Writing Inspiration for Crime Fiction: So This Happened on a 1600 mile Journey

Posted on November 10, 2021 by jchasenovelist

Many of you don’t know that I moved from California to Texas last year. Yep, I’m in Texas now with summer heat and scary tornadoes. Remember, it’s a big wide open world out there to stay in one place forever. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pretty Broken Dolls, Writing | Tagged bad guys, crime, criminologist, csi, fiction, inspiration, jennifer chase author, moving, Pretty Broken Dolls, texas, travel, writing, writing a novel | 2 Comments

An Overview of the Texas Rangers: Elite Lone Star Law Enforcement

Posted on November 17, 2020 by jchasenovelist

History of the Texas Rangers Fabled by law-abiding Texans and feared by outlaws, the Texas Rangers are an elite law enforcement agency that has statewide investigative jurisdiction. Based in Austin, the Rangers have existed for almost 100 years after being … Continue reading →

Posted in law, Police | Tagged crime, criminologist, forensics, history, jennifer chase author, law enforcement, series, texas, texas rangers | Leave a comment

Forensic Justice: 4 High-Profile Cold Murder Cases Solved by DNA

Posted on December 19, 2018 by jchasenovelist

The continuing development of highly-accurate forensic science techniques is a fascinating study into the evolution of crime fighting and justice. Over the past decade, there’s been an explosion of cold cases being solved through the use of various forensic analysis … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Forensic | Tagged anna palmer, assault, author, Beslanowitch, cold cases, death, DNA, forensic, invesitgation, jennifer chase criminologist, light sources, police, texas, utah | Leave a comment

The Dead Winter: Two Unsolved Christmas Murders

Posted on December 26, 2015 by jchasenovelist

While many across the world rejoice in the festivities of the Christmas holiday season, there is a darkness that fills the hearts of some. As the saying goes, there is no rest for the wicked; holidays or not, those with … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged award winner, christmas, christmas murders, clues, cold case, Connecticut, crime, criminologist, evidence, gun, hit and run, investigation, jennifer chase, murder, mystery, texas | 2 Comments

San Antonio Police Rethink How to Handle Mental Illness

Posted on August 27, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As a student of the criminal mind, I know there are some individuals who need to be placed in prison for the safety of society. They are sociopaths who know that committing rape or murder is wrong, but simply do … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Police | Tagged adiction, compulsion, crime, criminologist, crisis intervention training, dark mind, emily stone series, forensics, jennifer chase, jennifer chase author, mental illness, mentally ill, mystery, police, rehab, repeat offenders, san antonio police, suspense, texas | Leave a comment

The “Affluenza” Defense

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jchasenovelist

As we move more into the New Year and leave the flurry of the holidays behind, it is time for me to catch up with some writing about several of the news stories involving criminal psychology that have developed over … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged affluenza, award winning dead burn, compulsion, court, crime, crimes, criminal proceedings, criminal psychology, defense, drunk driving, emily stone series, ethan couch, Houston, jennifer chase, jennifer chase criminologist, manslaughter, protection, texas, today | 3 Comments

Serial Killer “In Training” Put to Death

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jchasenovelist

None of us started where we want to be in our chosen profession. We have to take courses, practice a skill, develop a good reputation with clients, or a variety of other activities that help us to move forward on … Continue reading →