Tag Archives: violence

American Gangs: 5 Notorious Gangs

Posted on September 24, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of www.dosomething.org Gangs have plagued the fabric of American society, in some form or another, for centuries. In the United States today, there are a staggering 1.4 million gang members spread over an estimated 33,000 violent gangs. Despite the general ruthless and … Continue reading →

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American Violence: An Endless Epidemic

Posted on September 21, 2015 by jchasenovelist

Deep within the streets of the urban American landscape, there exists a harsh reality – it is more perilous to be caught without your gun than to be caught with your gun. Simply put, the streets instill more fear than … Continue reading →

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The Bystander Effect and What it Represents in Society Today

Posted on March 27, 2015 by jchasenovelist

In my Emily Stone Series, my protagonist is a woman who has made the decision to get involved when she knows a crime is being committed. Emily Stone uses her intelligence, her intuition, and a few helpful pieces of technology … Continue reading →

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Forensics and Criminology: How Did They Do That?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jchasenovelist

As we go about our daily routines, there are scientists hard at work trying to discover answers for the criminal justice arena, as well as breakthroughs to improve our way of life. Many of these tests, studies, and theories aren’t … Continue reading →

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Brazil Arrests One of World’s Most Active Serial Killers

Posted on October 19, 2014 by jchasenovelist

A serial killer who has confessed to his crimes was arrested in Brazil this past week, and the number of people he is believed to have murdered makes him one of the most active of such criminals in modern history. … Continue reading →

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Losing Yourself in the Evil

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jchasenovelist

When I sit down to write a novel, one of my primary goals is to get inside the minds of my characters. With my background in criminal and forensic psychology, I hope to place my readers within the internal dialogue … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Background of a Child Killer

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Whenever we see a news story about an act of violence against a child, one of our first thoughts is to wonder what could be going on inside the mind of a person who would harm one of the most … Continue reading →