Things You Should Know But Don’t: Does Criminal Profiling Work?

Last week I discussed what criminal profiling is and its history, particularly related to the FBI and how it is […]

Douglas Wood - May 22, 2023

Things You Should Know But Don’t: Criminal Profiling

Crime fascinates many people, especially when it’s violent. For some, this is because it’s difficult to understand what compels someone […]

Douglas Wood - May 8, 2023

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Things You Should Know But Don’t: The Future of Killer Robots

Can laws keep up with the rapid advances in technology and artificial intelligence (AI)? This is something that most nations […]

Douglas Wood - April 24, 2023

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Things You Should Know But Don’t: The Calling Cards of Killers

While “calling card” has a context in crime, the term has its origins in an 18th century social practice. Often, […]

Douglas Wood - April 10, 2023

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Things You Should Know But Don’t: Copycat Killers

You’ve undoubtedly heard the term “copycat killer.” It’s often used as a popular trope in crime dramas and police procedurals […]

Douglas Wood - March 27, 2023

Blood on the Bayou – Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD® announces the 2023 Winners & Distinguished Favorites! Douglas J. Wood receives national recognition through […]

Douglas Wood - March 24, 2023

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Things You Should Know But Don’t: Does Social Media Escalate Violence?

We’ve known for a long time now that an excess of social media can be detrimental to one’s mental health. […]

Douglas Wood - March 13, 2023

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Things You Should Know But Don’t: Crime Mapping & Forecasting

The other week I gave an overview of how AI is currently being used by police in criminal investigations. In […]

Douglas Wood - February 27, 2023

Shanghai , China - FEB 19 2021: Public surveillance cameras on a pole in the city of China Shanghai.

Things You Should Know But Don’t: China in the Sky

As a novelist, I sometimes enjoy reading the diatribes of conspiracy theorists. They’re often great grist to conjure up fictional […]

Douglas Wood - February 20, 2023

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Things You Should Know But Don’t: Origins of a Serial Killer

What makes a serial killer? While that’s a provocative question, I mean it here in the most literal sense: What, […]

Douglas Wood - February 13, 2023

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