Understanding sexual homicide

Greenall, Paul V.

doi:10.1080/13552600.2011.596287

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“…Based on the work of Cusson and Proulx (2007), SIOs can consider whether the suspect is an impulsive versatile criminal, for whom stranger sexual homicide is part of their varied criminal repertoire; is he a compulsive sexual offender for whom stranger sexual homicide is the culmination of a sexually focused and perhaps deviant offence pathway; is he someone with previous convictions but stranger sexual homicide is his first sexual/violent offence; or is he someone with little or no previous convictions and stranger sexual homicide is his first ever offence. Such considerations may help SIOs understand the context and circumstances (Greenall, 2012) in which the killing occurred, plus other important investigative factors such as motive and other possible contributory factors (Cook & Tattersall, 2010). For example, was the homicide a sexual assault that culminated in an unplanned killing aimed at silencing a potential accuser, or was it a pre-meditated angry, violent or sadistic sexual murder (Kerr et al, 2013).…”

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“…Despite the increasing research attention given to sexual homicide (Chan & Heide, 2009;Greenall, 2012;Greenall & Richardson, 2014;Kerr et al, 2013;Proulx, Beauregard, Cusson, & Nicole, 2007;Schlesinger, 2004), few studies have examined the criminal histories of sexual killers in any great detail, especially those who targeted strangers. The present study addressed this by exploring the criminal histories of a sample of men who committed sexual homicide against adult female strangers.…”

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“…1-5%) are sexual (Greenall, 2012). Such killings are a distinctive form of homicide and an extreme form of sexual violence, which can occur in various contexts and circumstances (Greenall, 2012) and for differing motivations (Kerr, Beech, & Murphy, 2013). When the victim-offender relationship involves no contact prior to the attack (Harris & Grace, 1999), such killings are regarded as stranger sexual homicides.…”

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Exploring the criminal histories of stranger sexual killers

Greenall

Wright

2015

The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology

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Although sexual homicide is receiving increasing research attention, few studies have examined the criminal histories of sexual killers in any detail. This study examined the criminal histories of 81 British stranger sexual killers to determine whether they were generalist, specialists or both and whether their criminal histories reflected violent, sexual, marginality and over control pathways. Results found most stranger sexual killers were generalist offenders and sexual homicide was part of a varied criminal repertoire and non-sexual crimes predominate. This 'antisocial orientation' means future offending may not be limited to sexual violence. Criminal histories reflected the violent, sexual, marginality and over control pathways, but offenders in the violent pathway were more criminally orientated. The clinical and investigative implications of these findings were considered as they suggest knowledge of the criminal histories of stranger sexual killers is an important consideration for criminal justice professionals.

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confidence: 96%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Exploring the criminal histories of stranger sexual killers

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Wright

2015

The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology

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“…Alternatively, whereas a sexual assault may have been intended, the killing may not have been. However, when sexual assaults include violence, the line between violence and homicide can easily be crossed (Greenall, 2012). This may be especially so if the victim is elderly and less able to survive a violent attack.…”

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Adult Male-on-Female Stranger Sexual Homicide

Greenall

Richardson

2014

Homicide Studies

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Research into stranger sexual homicide remains limited as is our understanding of this crime, and this can hinder criminal investigations and the assessment and management of offenders. This study aims to address this. Using data gathered by various British police forces, this study presents a descriptive profile of adult maleon-female stranger sexual homicide in Great Britain in recent years. Along with demographic and occupational data on offenders and victims, the criminal histories of offenders are illustrated as are their offense behaviors. The results are discussed in light of similar research, and future directions and implications are considered.

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Murdering the person closest to you: Similarities and differences between intimate partner sexual homicide and non‐intimate partner sexual homicide

Czarnietzki,

Ricono‐Kaufhold,

Darjee

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sci & The Law

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Sexual homicides (SHs) demand nuanced research for effective prevention, treatment, risk assessment and theoretical insights. Intimate‐partner sexual homicides (IPSHs), comprising approximately 20% of SHs, have received limited attention. This study compares IPSHs (n = 56) and non‐intimate partner sexual homicides (NIPSHs) (n = 236) in Australia and New Zealand by investigating offender, victim, and crime‐scene characteristics. While IPSH perpetrators were typically older, separated, and had prior domestic violence convictions, victims were more often non‐white with histories of domestic violence and substance use. Although crime‐scene locations and post‐offence behaviours differed, similar crime scene behaviours were displayed across offender groups, which seemed to be routed in different underlying motives. Whereas drivers of IPSH commonly were grievance and anger, associated with offences occurring after arguments, drivers for NIPSH were more often sexual deviance and sadism. Overall, IPSH encompasses aspects of domestic violence, homicide, and sexual violence, distinguishing it from SH.

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Understanding sexual homicide

Cited by 13 publications

References 36 publications

Exploring the criminal histories of stranger sexual killers

Exploring the criminal histories of stranger sexual killers

Adult Male-on-Female Stranger Sexual Homicide

Murdering the person closest to you: Similarities and differences between intimate partner sexual homicide and non‐intimate partner sexual homicide

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