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The CSI Effect: Are Cop Shows Brainwashing Us?
The CSI Effect is a real condition that’s influencing jurors across the globe. In its most basic form, people who watch cop shows like CSI, Criminal Minds, NCIS, and Bones, to name a…
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How To Hack: The Basics
The world of computer forensics is a fascinating one. Before writing Wings of Mayhem (releases 5/18/16) I took several courses on how to hack. For those who don’t know, the main character in Wings of…
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What Happens at The Body Farm?
What happens at The Body Farm might surprise you. National Geographic has a fantastic YouTube documentary called Secrets of The Body Farm about what forensic anthropologists do at the National Forensic Academy in Tennessee…
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Forensics: Radiocarbon Dating & Skeletal Differences
Forensics, or forensic science, is always evolving to better aid in the apprehension of criminals. But what if a killer leaves his victim with no fingertips, DNA, or teeth? One way to determine the…
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Crime Writing: Blood, Bodies, and Bugs
I always preach that it’s crucial we get our facts right in crime writing, especially during the investigation scenes. For a writer like me, someone who includes forensics and investigative procedures in all my…
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Determining Death
After reading an article by D. P. Lyle, MD entitled “Timely Death” I approached him about republishing it here, and graciously he agreed. Not only is Dr. Lyle a practicing cardiologist he is also the author of…
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Crime Writer’s Resource
Anyone who’s followed this blog for a while knows I never post twice in one day. Normally I post once or twice a week. However, I’m very excited to show you this fantastic…
