Jennifer Chase's Blog, page 6
December 26, 2019
Character Interview with Detective Katie Scott from HER LAST WHISPER #crime #thriller
What is your name?
My name is Detective Katie Scott and I’m the main character in Her Last Whisper by Jennifer Chase.
What do you look like?
I’m five foot six inches tall, long dark hair, with a fit body because I have to be able to hold my own against bad guys if necessary.
Where are you today and what are you doing?
It’s my day off, so I’m on a hike in the mountains with my military K9 Cisco.
You come face to face with your worst enemy. How do you react?
This is nothing unusual for me. I’...
December 3, 2019
Making Magic Happen for Eight Year Old JJ: Paws 4 Autism #GivingTuesday
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I don’t make it a secret that I love dogs–I talk about them a lot and I even feature them in my fictional stories. Dogs have this amazing way of healing and helping us that we don’t completely understand–and even take for granted.
I know an incredible family, the Durrants, that have four children and they opened their home to three (siblings) making their family with seven children. I cannot begin to imagine how difficult it must be, but it’s done all in the name of love. With everything...
November 25, 2019
Thanksgiving Forensics: 2 Killers Finally Brought to Justice
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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...
November 9, 2019
War Dogs: The Real Story Behind Police and Military Canines
Ricky, a Belgian Malinois at Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco, is shown outfitted in his vertical delivery gear consisting of a hoisting vest, eye protection and hearing protection during training at Coast Guard Base Alameda, August 16, 2017. (Photo courtesy: Coast Guard/Brandyn Hill)
Dogs are amazing animals. Fierce, loving, loyal and all-around awesome. They’ve lived among us as companions for over 20,000 years. From the first grey wolves that bonded with ancient hunters to the c...
October 29, 2019
Halloween Murders: The Story Behind 3 Gruesome Killings
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Halloween is that uniquely fun time of year when we get in the mood for all things scary and spooky.
Whether it’s decorating your yard with creepy zombies – or dressing up as a serial killer for your neighbor’s party – many of us get a taste for the macabre during this holiday season.
Keeping with the morbid theme, here are three true-life murder stories that will certainly send a chill down your spine.
The Candy Man
Every so often you hear a story that sickens your stomach. And this one sure...
October 21, 2019
NEWS UPDATE: Welcome Publication Day! HER LAST WHISPER Is Finally Here!
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Detective Katie Scott is back! And Cisco too!
HER LAST WHISPER:
An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller
(Detective Katie Scott book 2)
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Katie focuses her mind, trying to keep another anxiety attack at bay. The victim’s long brown hair is slick and wet, her body rigid in the grass. She looks more like a mannequin than the woman Katie had spoken with only yesterday, the woman she had promised to protect…
When a cold, naked body is discovered by a couple on a jog through the lush woodlands...
September 2, 2019
NEW Cover Reveal for HER LAST WHISPER #crimefiction #preorder #Bookouture
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HER LAST WHISPER:
An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller
(Detective Katie Scott book 2)
***
Katie focuses her mind, trying to keep another anxiety attack at bay. The victim’s long brown hair is slick and wet, her body rigid in the grass. She looks more like a mannequin than the woman Katie had spoken with only yesterday, the woman she had promised to protect…
When a cold, naked body is discovered by a couple on a jog through the lush woodlands of Pine Valley, California, new recruit...
August 27, 2019
Evidence Rules: Fundamentals of a Criminal Prosecution
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If you’re a fan of crime fiction and even true-crime stories, the issue of ‘evidence’ is usually at the heart of the story. But, what’s the deal with evidence? And how does it help a prosecutor build a case?
Well, it’s probably best to start at the beginning. A person commits a crime and then is arrested. Now, in order for the prosecution to build their case, they need evidence – and usually, lots of it. Because, in order to put someone behind bars, the jury n...
July 31, 2019
Genetic Genealogy Justice: 2 Killers Arrested Decades Later
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Killers be warned. You are no longer safe from the long arm of justice. Years may have passed since you committed your horrendous acts of violence. You may think that your evil deeds are a thing of the past. But, you’re wrong.
The dedicated women and men of law enforcement will not rest until you’re caught. And with the aid of seemingly innocuous genealogy databases – your wicked deeds are catching up to you.
Here are two killers who took innocent lives, a...
June 27, 2019
Drones: A Valuable Resource for Law Enforcement
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When many of us think of drones, our minds immediately think of how the military utilizes the technology for intelligence gathering and precision bombing. And, although, we are technically correct, drones have become increasingly more common in other aspects of society, including law enforcement.
As the technology becomes more commonplace, costs have dropped, which has resulted in everyday people owning and using drones. In fact, if you were recently at an event with a decent sized crowd, th...
