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Mother of Columbine Killer Wished for His Death

Photo from Reuters / senior year photograph

I am sure that just about everyone reading this has a clear memory of how they felt when first hearing the news about the horrific shootings at Columbine High School in April 1999. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed twelve of their fellow students and one teacher before turning the guns on themselves. What could make two young men commit such a violent, bloody act? Was it the result of bullying? Was Marilyn Manson to blame? How about video games an...

Thanksgiving Blessings

This is the time of year when we reflect on what has transpired in our lives from the entire year. Take this time to appreciate and grow. I feel truly thankful for friends and family, for both challenges and celebrations, and the wonderful opportunities that have been awarded to me.

Thank you to all that have supported me and my books, and to new friends and readers, you make every day for me that much brighter. Thank you all!

A dear friend reminded me of this:

“At the heart of Thanksgiving is t...

Looking for Novel Clues Can Sometimes Find Hidden Treasure

A little over a week ago, I made myself take a break to have a wonderful breakfast at the harbor (it was awesome) with my husband and we browsed a few stores afterward. Even with the e-book revolution, I still find myself looking for physical books, new or old, for research or to just add to my growing library of subjects I love to read.

I went into this great antique store with a variety of fun items, room after room in a small historic house. I casually walked through and my eye will general...

Serial Killer “In Training” Put to Death

Photo: Texas Dept. of Safety

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 a career path. There is that “in training” mode that most of us experience before completely stepping out on our own merits. Imagine that your actions were not ones that led you to being a teacher or a doctor, but instead earned you the title of “serial ki...

Behind the Scenes with Serial Killers – Q & A with Emily Stone

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Emily Stone is a woman with three independent novel adventures and a growing list of captured serial killers to prove it. Every case, every missing child, and every serial killer stalking victims on the west coast is scrutinized by this woman.

It’s her life calling and she wears the badge of honor as a phantom detective and angel of justice. With each new case, she hones her investigative skills and continues to compile a growing list of serial killer profiles.

I have...

Sister’s DNA Solves Missing Persons Case After 37 Years

The men and women of our nation’s police departments are amazing public servants who work passionately to seek justice for the criminals in our society and their victims. I am sure that every violent crime that goes unsolved and every missing person who cannot be found have an effect on our officers. However, the demands of the job understandably require that some cold cases receive less attention over time. When the person whose face is tied to that case, though, is your sister, the desire f...

6 Mistakes to Avoid at a Crime Scene Straight From a Cold Case Detective

Photo: Courtesy of coldcasesquad.com

Crime scenes aren’t as cut and dry as one might think. There are many variables and each one should be carefully identified, searched, documented, and processed correctly. The process doesn’t flow like the television shows or movies would like us to think.

Here’s a great article I wanted to share on “6 Mistakes to Avoid at Crime Scene” from a retired NYPD police detective and cold case expert, Joe Giacalone. It doesn’t get any better than learning it straigh...

Two Murders and Two Mothers Who Must Turn in Their Sons

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 walk to school. Twelve-year-old Autumn Pasquale was killed in New Jersey by two neighbors who were interested in parts from her BMX bike, her body dumped in a curbside recycling bin.

The murders of children are always disturbing enough, but these two cases shar...

Thriller Thursday Guest — Author Gary Starta

It’s that thriller time of the week again! I’ve had the privilege to read the works of my next guest and it’s made me discover all over again the genre of sci/fi. But today is all about crime thrillers! Please welcome Author Gary Starta with his latest release: Kindred Killers.

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Synopsis:

Homicide Detective Stanford Carter uses Zen meditation to deal with the gruesome crimes of humanity. But his composure is severely tested when an unfaithful husband and stripper are not only murdered but sho...

A Spooky Tale Indeed…

The blustery wind hammered the sides of the house and across the windows, but the rain refused to fall before darkness descended. High-pitched tunes of the winter season squeezed through the age cracks in between the old weather-stripping and electrical outlets.

Nothing seemed the same anymore. What began as a comfortable home in a new town and a new state gradually turned to dread.

The unexplained incidents never entered into everyday conversations, but the uncomfortable feeling was obvious by...