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September 6, 2011
Reconstructing a Shooting Incident at the Crime Scene
Have you ever wondered? Hey, how'd they do that?
One of the most difficult and scientific parts of reconstructing a shooting incident is to determine the direction of the projectile travel and the angle of impact by examining the bullet holes that were left at the crime scene. The projectile hole at the impact site must be identified as bullet hole before continuing with the investigation and examination.
There are many things to consider, such as entrance versus exit, entrance angle, and...
September 4, 2011
Looking for a Thrilling Read?
Northern California's elite Police K9 Units arrive at an abandoned warehouse after a high-speed chase and apprehend two killers after they have fled a grisly murder scene. This barely scratches the surface of a bloody trail from a prolific serial killer that leads to unlocking the insidious secrets of one family's history, while tearing a police d...
September 2, 2011
Guilty Plea After More Than Thirty Years
It takes a special level of dedication to work on cold cases as a member of law enforcement. You are often dealing with evidence that is outdated and deteriorating, witnesses may be difficult to find if they are even still alive, and the statute of limitations regarding many crimes makes the desires of many families to have closure unlikely in the face of budget and personnel limitations. But, the desire to keep working the case can result in peace when the right man or woman is finally...
August 31, 2011
Silent Partner Took Home the Silver!
I'm very honored that SILENT PARTNER won the 2011 SILVER AWARD for BEST in SUSPENSE at Reader's Favorite. Thank you! Congratulations to all winning authors!
This story was a very special project and close to my heart.
Here's a recent blog post about this book: The Story Behind the Novel
SILENT PARTNER was also 2011 FINALIST in the Thriller Category with a 5 STAR rating!
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How Many Characters Do You Kill in a Thriller Novel?
I've had this question posed to me recently and I actually had to stop and really think about it.
How many characters are too many to kill off in a thriller novel?
Is there a minimum number of murders to a thriller novel?
My first answer was… I'm not really sure. I don't think there is a special number of appropriate deaths for thriller or suspense novels.
For thriller novels, it's just part of the creative process to kill off characters, likeable or detestable, and even just a planted...
August 29, 2011
It's a Match!
From any crime show that we've viewed on television or in the movies, there is that moment where the evidence matches and the suspect is then brought to justice. They make it seem so easy and it only take a few moments. It's definitely much more complicated than it looks and the forensic professionals who make that positive distinction are nothing less than exemplary in their work.
The microscope is the key piece of equipment in any forensic lab. It's an optical instrument that uses a...
August 28, 2011
Navy Seal's Dog Pays a Final Tribute
If you are a dog owner, you probably can share at least one example of a time that your pet offered you comfort after a tragic event or maybe simply at the end of a hard day at work. Dogs are intimately in touch with the emotions that their human companions experience, and they often respond in a way that surprises people who have not experienced that special relationship between dog and man for themselves.
Many of you likely have seen that moving photo taken at the funeral for Navy SEAL...
August 26, 2011
How Important are Character Names?
Names are interesting because there is a history to them and how they have evolved over the years. Some names are newer than others like Haley, Riley, Tanner, and Hunter compared to Mary, Emily, John, and David.
I find that I don't think about character's names specifically before I begin writing a story, unless a name just fits a character. Then it's one of those wonderful light bulb moments. I spend my time developing my characters first and then the name seems to follow. I think that...
August 24, 2011
"Flash Robs" Are Becoming Dangerous New Trend
I often discuss technology on this blog and the fight to bring violent criminals to justice throughout the pages of my novels is aided by the latest surveillance equipment and communication devices. But recently, the technology that has become so indispensable for most of us as we go through our daily routine appears to have become a tool for violence and theft.
Many of you probably have seen the video footage of a "flash rob" that took place recently at a Germantown, MD convenience store. T...
August 22, 2011
Psychodynamics of the Criminal's Signature
One of the biggest obstacles law enforcement faces when investigating a violent crime is the mindset and motivations of the criminal act. This is where the signature of the offender comes into focus and it should be studied carefully. It's an important aspect of finding out who committed the crime and it's something, I believe, that should be well understood by those who are involved in any type of an investigation.
An offender signature is the pattern of distinctive type of behavior that i...
