Jennifer Chase's Blog, page 3
November 9, 2021
Thanksgiving Forensics: 2 Killers Brought to Justice #crimefiction #series #forensics
Thanksgiving is the time of the year when many of us show our gratitude for life’s blessings. For some people, however, this holiday is just another reminder of a horrific memory that never relents. And that haunting recollection is the unsolved murder of a loved one.
But, despite all of the pain and horror that has consumed their lives for many years – there is always a glimmer of hope that the killer will be brought to justice.
Through the combined efforts of dedicated law enforcemen...
August 5, 2021
Publication Day for PRETTY BROKEN DOLLS: Detective Katie Scott #Crime #Thriller
It’s always exciting every time a new book publishes! This has been such a fun series to write. Thank you Bookouture for this wonderful opportunity. Here’s the sixth installment and you’ll never guess who the killer is–Katie is caught in the middle of several cold cases and the killer is coming after her.
Pretty Broken Dolls is available in e-book, paperback, and audio.
Grab your copy:
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July 29, 2021
Science, Crime and Mystery: Top Forensic Labs in America and Abroad
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Criminal forensic experts are essentially detectives in a lab coat. These highly trained professionals are charged with reconstructing events, crime scenes and nefarious behavior using their knowledge of technology, physics, chemistry, and biology (among other scientific disciplines.) As a result of the hard work of a forensic specialist, law enforcement officers are provided more ammunition in their investigative pursuits of truth and justice.
Scie...
July 6, 2021
Cop’s Best Friend: An Overview of K9 Officers
Photo courtesy of pinterest.comJust like all members of law enforcement, police dogs work under intense pressure and dangerous conditions. And, like their human counterparts, K9 Officers require competent training, continued support and some good old-fashioned love and affection.
Before becoming a well-respected member of the K9 Officers club, these brave and intelligent dogs undergo rigorous training, where patience, understanding, and commitment are hallmarks. And, although police dogs ...
July 5, 2021
EMILY STONE THRILLERS: New Book Covers and a Book Blast!
My multiple award winning Emily Stone Thriller Series has had a makeover! Woohoo! I was so fortunate to have a wonderful cover designer give this series a fresh new look. And there are some surprises too! A new Emily Stone book will be out soon–more details coming.
Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think.
Cover Designer: Anita Carroll Website
Title: COMPULSIONEMILY STONE THRILLER SERIES BOOK ONEAuthor: Jennifer Chase
Publisher: JEC Press
Genre: Crime Thrill...
June 21, 2021
PRETTY BROKEN DOLLS: A New Detective Katie Scott Thriller! COMING SOON!
“Please Mommy, can Tessa and I go play on the swing by the creek?” the little girl begs, pushing a blonde curl from her eyes. “We’ll stay together, and we promise to be safe.” Hours later, their mother waits anxiously for her darling girls to arrive home with a list of reasons why they are late. But the front door never opens…
When the bodies of eleven and twelve-year-old sisters, Tessa and Megan, are found at the bottom of a ravine—dressed in matching pastel summer outfits, their small b...
June 4, 2021
CATCH THE KILLER: 3 Historically Significant Criminal Pr...
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Everyone seems to love a good criminal profiler story. A ruthless killer is on the loose. Law enforcement can’t seem to make any progress on the case. Then, some mastermind detective steps in. And using their investigation skills, along with their expertise in psychology and behavioral science, they create a detailed profile of the maniacal killer.
And...
May 21, 2021
Forensic Files: DNA Cracks Decades-Long Murder Cases #ForensicFriday
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Each year, more and more cold murder cases are solved through forensic DNA genetic analysis. As the science continues to evolve and produce tangible results, thousands of victims and their family members receive the bittersweet gifts of justice and closure.
Murders from 40-years ago, that once seemed unsolvable, are now being closed at record pace. This is all due to the impressive detectives who never relent in their pursuit of justice, and the amazing abilit...
May 16, 2021
A DAY OF REST: Inspirational Photography
Rural Central California hills.One of the things I try to find the time to do is to get outside and take photos. I love photography, but as with so many things, it’s difficult to find the time. I love the solace. The peace. The intense concentration on a specific image. It allows me to clear my head and think–to enjoy the world around me. In fact, I get many of my ideas for stories, characters, and yes, murder scenes and bad guys too.
Here are a few of my favorite photographs. Remember, i...
May 15, 2021
MURDER by POISON: Two High-Profile Forensic Toxicology Cases #forensic #crime
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Forensic toxicology is one of the many fields of science that populates the intriguing world of investigative forensics. The main purpose of forensic toxicology is to aid law enforcement in understanding the extent to which ingested substances contributed to a person’s impairment or death. Poison is the type of death not commonly heard about or routine in nature.
Combining biology with pharmacology, forensic toxicologists play vital roles in murder investigations...
