COLD CASES - Where is Patrick Kennedy Alford Jr.?

Tune in to Cold Cases - Cubanarama on Blog Talk Radio tonight at 8:00pm (CST). The team: Cubanarama, Gumersindo Vidot, Gale St. John, and Jennifer Chase.

Patrick Kennedy Alford Jr. was last seen January 22, 2010 from Brooklyn, New York approximately 9:00pm. Date of Birth: 11/28/2002

Height/Weight: 4'8", 65 pounds

Distinguishing Charactertistics: Biracial (African-American/Hispanic) male. Black hair, brown eyes. Alford has a scar on his left eyebrow and a birthmark on his abdomen. His nickname is Lil Pee.

Clothing: A blue jacket, red t-shirt, blue jeans, black and white Michael Jordan sneakers.

If you have any information: New York Police Department 718-827-3551

Emily’s Crime Watch – Tip #29 (Campus Safety)

To ensure your personal safety, it is considered to be a shared responsibility. It is important to think and act in ways to increase your personal safety, such as on a college campus.

Here are a few things to remember to guard yourself when you move around freely on any college campus during the day or at night.

· Use well-lit areas when walking at night. These areas should be well-traveled and open routes to your destination. Travel these same areas even in the daytime.

· If at all possible, don’t walk alone at night. Find a friend, walk in groups, or have someone meet you at a well-lit area. If you feel uneasy and are alone, contact the campus security for an escort.

· Let a friend or even a professor know if your routine changes for any reason.

· Familiarize yourself with emergency call phones around campus.

· Plan ahead of your routes going to class, library, and events.

· Don’t go to an ATM at night.

· Walk assertively, be alert to everything around you. Dress appropriately for movement, wear low-heeled shoes, and don’t carry too many bags or packages.

· Have your car keys in hand before leaving any building. Get into your vehicle quickly and lock your doors immediately.

· Don’t prop outside doors open that should be locked.

· Carry a whistle or other noise-making device to alert other if there’s a problem.

· Police advise saying “No” to requests for money from strangers and avoid confrontation.

· If you feel threatened for any reason, contact the police or campus security.

· Report ALL suspicious activity to police or campus security.

· Trust your instincts!


Jennifer Chase
Award Winning Author & Criminologist

Blog: www.authorjenniferchase.blogspot.com/
Website: www.jenniferchase.vpweb.com/
Crime Watch: http://emilystonecrimewatch.blogspot.com/
Book & Crime Talk: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jennifer-chase
Books: Compulsion = Dead Game = Silent Partner = Screenwriting

Cold Cases Part- IV Jodi's Abduction

Upcoming Show: 3/15/2011 8:00 PM (CST)
Host Name: Cubanarama
Show Name: Cold Cases Part- Jodi's abduction IV
Date: 3/15/2011 Time: 8:00 PM (CST)
Length: 2 hrs
Link to the show: HEREDescription:


Co-Host Mr G. www.phillyspyshop.com/ Private Investigator & Author of "YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE" Owner of the Philly Spy Shop. GARY PETERSON- www.findjodi.com/ Death Scene Investigator, Missing Person Consultant. Gary is certified by the Air Force in ground search and rescue techniques and procedures. He is also a Medico/Legal Death Scene Investigator for the Minnesota Regional Medical Examiners Office. He is a former member of Texas EquuSearch assisting in locating missing people worldwide. He has worked on the Cayle Anthony case in Orlando and the disappearance of Stacey Peterson in Chicago. Gary’s expertise in conducting searches and following up leads makes him a valuable resource when searching for missing persons and solving cold cases.

JENNIFER CHASE- www.jenniferchase.vpweb.com/ is an author, freelance writer, and criminologist. She has authored three thriller novels "Compulsion", award winning "Dead Game", and "Silent Partner". In addition, she currently assists clients in publishing, ghostwriting, book reviews, copyrighting, screenwriting, editing, research, and writer's assistant.

GALE ST.JOHN- www.psychicgalestjohn.com/media.htm Gale St. John is a well-known psychic detective appearing on many shows including on "Larry King Live," "Court TV" and "Discovery." A total four team members and two cadaver dogs known as the Body Hunter Team are in town searching for Caylee Anthony. St. John has been involved in a number of cases including missing persons, murders and serial cases.expand

High Tech Alert: Twitter Helps Law Enforcement

The Modesto Police Department in California has stepped up into the evolving age of technology. They have implemented the social network Twitter for updates on major investigations, traffic accidents, and news releases about investigations. There are over 3,400 followers who receive these updates.

Twitter is another tool used to find out what’s going on in your city. The police scanner was used to find out where sirens were heading and why there were so many patrol cars parked at a specific location. Now, Twitter can update followers on many handheld devices instantly and discreetly.

As with any form of technology, there are good points and some bad ones. As with anything new, there are some kinks to work out.

Pros:

· Warns neighborhoods of suspects at large and to stay inside.

· Let’s motorists know to steer clear of major accident areas.

· Helps with child abduction and missing person cases. Keeps everyone informed – both law enforcement and the public.

· Contributes to more eyes on the street.

· Tool to help get the message out to large amount of people quickly.

· Can send out information immediately and with little effort.

· It’s like an Online Neighborhood Watch.

Cons:

· Some details could put officers at risk, especially during a manhunt.

· Can hamper police work due to rapidly changing incidents or unverified information.

· Due to such quick information being distributed, there isn’t a procedure to check facts first before posting.

· It’s raw information, and may not be what has actually occurred.



Jennifer Chase
Award Winning Author & Criminologist

Blog: www.authorjenniferchase.blogspot.com/
Website: www.jenniferchase.vpweb.com/
Crime Watch: www.emilystonecrimewatch.blogspot.com/
Book & Crime Talk: www.blogtalkradio.com/jennifer-chase
Books: Compulsion = Dead Game = Silent Partner = Screenwriting

Author Appearance & Book Signing By Award Winning Author and Criminologist Jennifer Chase

"Silent Partner" - Jennifer Chase, Author Event
Presented by Gilroy Arts Alliance at Gilroy Center for the Arts

Author Appearance & Book Signing
Gilroy Center for the Arts
7341 Monterey Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
When: Saturday, March 19th, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For further Information Click Here


Jennifer Chase is an award winning author, freelance writer, and criminologist. She has authored three fiction/thriller novels: Compulsion, award-winning Dead Game, and Silent Partner. Jennifer holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master's degree in criminology. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. Jennifer will read some from her new book, Silent Partner, and answer questions.

Cold Cases with Cubanarama and Gumersindo Vidot - Part II - 3/1/2011 at 8pm CST

Cold Cases with Cubanarama and Gumersindo Vidot - Part II 3/1/2011 at 8pm CST


My Co Host Gumersindo Vidot the author of “You Only Live Twice” Gary Peterson is a long time investigative reporter that has been working on the Jodi Huisentruit case for over 15 years, Gary brings more information to Gale St John, Psychic with over 20years experience doing readings and helping find missing people. Jennifer Chase Joins us she is an Award Winning Author and Criminologist and a member of the Academy of Behavioral Profiling. Gumersindo Vidot Private Investigator/Co-Host

With Special Guests

Jennifer Chase an Award Winning Author and Criminologist, Ms Chase holds a bachelor’s degree in police forensics and a master’s degree in criminology. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. She is also an affiliate member in the criminology section of the Academy of Behavioral Profiling.

Gary Peterson is a long time investigative reporter that has been working on the Jodi Huisentruit case for 15 over years, Gary was a crime reporter on the north side of Minneapolis working for KSTP which required working the streets 24 hours a day and is certified by the Air Force in ground search and rescue techniques and procedures. He is also a Death Scene Investigator for the Minnesota Regional Medical Examiners Office. He is a member of Texas EquuSearch assisting in locating missing people worldwide.

Gale St John has been a practicing psychic since she was a child. She has been teaching psychic development classes and also doing private psychic readings for over 20 years now. Gale has more recently been featured on Gerald Rivera’s ‘At Large’, Larry King Live, CNN’s ‘Nancy Grace’ and Psychic Detectives, (Court TV ), “A Fateful Friendship” as an active working psychic detective. Gale spends a lot of time working on murder and missing person cases.


If you missed "Cold Case" Part 1 Click Here
to hear the previous show.

Emily’s Crime Watch – Tip #28 (School Safety)

It’s important for parents, students, school boards, principals, superintendents, teachers, school staff, and community professionals to be involved in maintaining a safe environment for children.

Safe Travel to and from School:

1) Form a safety committee that implements safety to and from school, which includes buses, cars, walking, and bicycles. Get involved. If there is already a safety committee, then make sure it’s up to date or voice your concerns.

2) Safety route maps that show the safest routes to and from school. For example, streets that has crossing guards. Once a route is chosen for your child, walk with your child to point out any hazards to watch for.

Here are a few things to remember and to ask about at the next parent-teacher meeting. All of these questions should be addressed and updated periodically.

School Safety Checklist:

1) Is student safety a priority?

2) Do parents have access to reports that include information about violent incidents at the school?

3) Does the school have safety procedures for responding to unsafe situations?

4) Does the school address ways to prevent and respond to a crisis?

5) Has someone for the school designated a coordinator to maintain a healthy and safe environment?

6) Are counselors and/or psychologists available to work with students who are troubled and/or disruptive?

7) What does the school do when students come to them with concerns about safety?

8) Are parents and students involved in activities that promote school safety?

9) Does the school have fair, firm, and consistent discipline policies?

10) Is safety addressed in all areas: cafeteria, physical education, classrooms, playgrounds, after-school programs, etc.?


Jennifer Chase
Award Winning Author & Criminologist

Blog: www.authorjenniferchase.blogspot.com/
Website: www.jenniferchase.vpweb.com/
Crime Watch: www.emilystonecrimewatch.blogspot.com/
Book & Crime Talk: www.blogtalkradio.com/jennifer-chase

Emily’s Crime Watch – Tip #27 (Prediction)

An important factor in crime prevention is prediction. What does it really mean to you? How can you predict if you’re going to be a crime victim or not? How do you stay calm and objective? Can you actually take the fear out of the situation in order to see it more objectively?

According to Gavin De Becker author of The Gift of Fear, there are eleven predictions that are outlined in his book. These are interesting and thought-provoking concepts that everyone should take the time to consider in relating to crime and prediction, or even other personal situations.

1. Measurability of Outcome

What are your fears of the actual outcome in a certain situation? Do you see something terrible happening or do you think it’s a slight chance of happening? Predictions are less likely to happen if it’s easily measurable.

2. Vantage

It is a position that you can easily see the potential outcome. You can see the potential pre-incident indicators and context.

3. Imminence

From your view, are you predicting something that can happen immediately? According the author, some of our best predictive resources are applied when outcomes might occur as they are still meaningful to us.

4. Context

The situation is clear to the person making the predictions.

5. Pre-Incident Indicators

Learning to see the pre-incident indicators is the most important when dealing with prediction. Being in the position to see subtle or direct signs of potential dangers are significant in prediction.

6. Experience

Life experiences help with many things, including danger and prediction. Learn to use this wonderful skill.

7. Comparable Events

Can you consider or compare comparable events? This is also extremely important and co-mingles with experience.

8. Objectivity

This concept refers to staying objective enough to consider both sides of a prediction. In making a simple decision, there are several things to consider in any given situation. It’s important to be aware and objective during this time of prediction.

9. Investment

How invested are you in the predictive outcome? How much do you care about avoiding or exploiting the predictive outcome? Keep in mind that if you want the prediction to be correct or not.

10. Replicability

Is this a practical test that has been tested elsewhere? This applies to scientific experiments and not necessarily to human behavior. Still, it’s something to consider.

11. Knowledge

Do you have accurate knowledge of the prediction and situation? According to the author, if it’s not relevant and accurate then it can masquerade as wisdom instead.

When it comes to any potential crime situation, be aware, be objective, have a plan, and don’t let fear control your actions.

Check out this wonderful book:

The Gift of Fear
AND Other Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence
By Gavin De Becker



Jennifer Chase
Award Winning Author & Criminologist

Blog: http://authorjenniferchase.blogspot.com/
Website: http://jenniferchase.vpweb.com/
Crime Watch: http://emilystonecrimewatch.blogspot.com/
Book & Crime Talk: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jennifer-chase

Emily’s Crime Watch – Tip #26 (Family & Pets)

Winter is a time of year that we need to be careful and prepare simple safety tips. This year has been a particularly cold winter in so many places. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Prepare your home and family:

• Review and update your family emergency plan. This is a great time to replenish your emergency supply kits, batteries, and emergency information.
• Have extra blankets on hand.
• Winterize your home, barn, and any other structures that provide shelter for your family, livestock, pets, or equipment.
• Have a sufficient supply of heating fuel.
• Insulate pipes and allow faucets to drip during the cold weather to avoid freezing.·
• Learn how to shut off water valves in case the pipes burst.
• Move plants inside or cover with frost coverings or blankets.
• Keep fire extinguishers full and on hand and make sure everyone in the house knows how to use them.
• DO NOT bring heating devices into the house that are intended for outdoor use. They can quickly produce carbon monoxide.

Prepare your pets:

• Keep cats indoors during the cold weather. Sometimes outdoor cats can sleep under the hoods of cars during the cold weather. Be sure to check or tap on the hood before getting into your vehicle.
• Don’t let your dog off leash on snow or ice (especially during a snow storm) – they can lose their sense of smell and this risks a chance of injury or they can become lost. Make sure you have ID tags on them.
• Be sure to thoroughly wipe off their stomachs and legs after coming in from the snow. There can be dangerous substances like antifreeze that has become encrusted in ice.
• Don’t shave your dog in winter.
• Never leave your dog or cat alone in the car during cold weather. A car can be like a refrigerator.
• Make sure your faithful companion has a warm place to sleep with a cozy bed, warm blanket, or pillow.
  
  

Recognizing symptoms of exposure, seek medical attention if:

• Confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and shivering are signs of hypothermia.
• Gray, white, or yellow skin discoloration, numbness, or waxy skins are symptoms of frostbite.
• In case of overexposure to freezing temperatures, remove wet clothing and immediately warm the body with a blanket or warm fluids. Avoid caffeine or alcohol.
  
  
  

Jennifer Chase
Award Winning Author & Criminologist

Blog: http://authorjenniferchase.blogspot.com/
Website: http://jenniferchase.vpweb.com/
Crime Watch: http://emilystonecrimewatch.blogspot.com/
Book & Crime Talk: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jennifer-chase