HOMICIDE

Homicide

Homicide

Thesis Statement

“Officers, who violate the law or abuse the system, or practice unethical conducts, undermine the effectiveness of all law enforcement”.

Introduction

Homicide is the most egregious and feared violent crimes. This entry begins by defining the various types of homicide. The prevalence, victim and offender characteristics, and risk factors are also explored. Murders with multiple victims, such as serial, mass, and spree murder are discussed, as well as some of the various criminological explanations for these crimes. The entry includes a section on indirect victims that examines the impact of homicide and murder on the family, friends, and community of the victims. ...