Drug-Related Homicide in Dade County (Miami), Florida; 1978-1980

This study examines the characteristics of all homicide victims in Miami, Florida between 1978 and 1980 (N = 1186). Data was collected from the Medical Examiner's office and local law enforcement agencies. The study relates the distribution of various aspects of homicidal situations to one anot...

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1. VerfasserIn: Quinn, James Francis (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 1986
In:Jahr: 1986
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