Killing A Child: Neuropsychological Profiles of Murderers of Children

This study examined neuropsychological characteristics of offenders who killed children. Although prior studies have focused on filicide and neonaticide, children are killed in a variety of contexts. This study used a diverse sample of individuals (N = 33) accused of killing one or more children, re...

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Authors: Azores-Gococo, Nicole M. (Author) ; Brook, Michael 1951- (Author) ; Hanlon, Robert E. 1957- (Author) ; Teralandur, Saritha P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: [2017]
In: Criminal justice and behavior
Year: 2017, Volume: 44, Issue: 7, Pages: 946-962
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Homicide
Neuropsychological assessment
Child victims
Violence
Cognitive functioning