Critical characteristics of male serial murderers

Difficulties that have limited research on serial murder (i.e., definition, data, and conceptual framework) are addressed by the current study. Rickey’s Trauma-Control Model is utilized as a conceptual framework that is particularly helpful when sexual activity is involved. This study provides a ric...

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Main Author: Arndt, William B. (Author)
Contributors: Hietpas, Tammy ; Kim, Juhu
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2004
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2004, Volume: 29, Issue: 1, Pages: 117-131
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Keywords:
Motivate Group
Serial Killer
Murder Rate
Female Victim
Crime Scene
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Summary:Difficulties that have limited research on serial murder (i.e., definition, data, and conceptual framework) are addressed by the current study. Rickey’s Trauma-Control Model is utilized as a conceptual framework that is particularly helpful when sexual activity is involved. This study provides a rich description of male perpetrator characteristics (criminal history, age, and ethnicity), killing career characteristics (number of victims, length of career, solo or team killer, venue, weapons, and murder rate), and victim characteristics (relationship to killer and victim sex). Relationships among these characteristics are also examined.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02885707