Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
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Crime fiction and criminal investigations are equal parts art and science. Creating compelling crime stories that ring true requires attention to character, plot, POV, voice, and so much more as well as an understanding of forensic science and criminal investigative techniques. Join me and let's explore all things crime, fictional and real.
Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
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Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
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Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
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What elements make a great thriller? Let's explore them ..read more
Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
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Toxicology is a relatively new science that stands on the shoulders of its predecessors: anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and medicine. Our knowledge in these sciences had to reach a certain level of sophistication before toxicology could become a reality. It slowly evolved over more than two hundred years of testing, starting with tests for arsenic ..read more
Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
11M ago
This is a new series of podcasts that I’ve titled Forensics For Crime Writers. In it I will talk about various aspects of forensic science and how it might be used in crime fiction. The first episode deals with the coroner. Hope you find it useful.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.dplylemd.com/post/criminal-mischief-episode-50-forensics-for-crime-writers-coroner
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Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
11M ago
Your opening scene carries a heavy load. It must hook the reader, introduce the story question—and often the protagonist/antagonist—-reveal the setting/story world, evoke emotion in the reader, and reveal the voice and tone of the story. That’s a lot of work, and pressure on the writer.
Show Notes: http://www.dplylemd.com/criminal-mischief-notes/46-the-critical-opening.html
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Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
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SHOW NOTES:
GOLDEN STATE KILLER:
CBS News (4-22-17): https://www.cbsnews.com/news/golden-state-killer-connecting-the-dots-in-the-search-for-a-serial-predator/
Richmond University: https://jolt.richmond.edu/2019/10/30/familial-dna-testing-the-golden-state-killer-and-how-it-affects-you/
The Golden State Killer and DNA: https://dna-explained.com/2018/04/30/the-golden-state-killer-and-dna/
ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/US/dna-family-members-helped-solved-golden-state-killer/story?id=54800093
GRIM SLEEPER:
Grim Sleeper-Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grim_Sleeper
LA Times: https://www.l ..read more
Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
11M ago
All sorts of weapons are used for committing murder. Guns, knives, poisons, explosives, ligatures, drownings, and gentle pushes off buildings or cliffs. Oh, don't forget rattlesnakes ..read more
Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
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Amnesia has been a part of fiction for many years. Jason Bourne in The Bourne Identity is a classic example. The character was apparently based on the real-life case of Ansel Bourne, who in 1887 was likely the first documented case of amnesia. Even Agatha Christie suffered her own brush with amnesia—or maybe not. This one has been the source of argument and conjecture for decades.
I frequently receive questions from crime writers about amnesia so it remains a common topic. In fact, amnesia questions were included in my Question and Answer books.
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Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction
11M ago
In the criminal investigation or injuries or deaths from gunshot wounds (GWSs), the anatomy of the entry and exit wounds, particularly the former, can reveal the nature of the weapon, the bullet size and characteristics, and of great importance, the distance between the muzzle and the entry wound. This distance can be a game changer when distinguishing between a self-inflicted wound (suicidal or accidental) and one from the hand of another (accidental or homicidal). It can also support or refute suspect and/or witness statements and help with crime scene reconstruction. A wound from a gun seve ..read more