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Lethal predators: psychopathic, sadistic, and sane.

Frank M Ochberg1, Alan C Brantley, R D Hare

  • 1Michigan State University, USA.

International Journal of Emergency Mental Health
|November 12, 2003
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This study identifies "lethal predators," dangerous offenders with a history of sexual violence and murder, who are mentally abnormal yet legally sane. Civil commitment laws offer a way to confine these individuals, preventing future killings.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • A specific group of violent offenders, termed 'lethal predators,' are exceptionally dangerous.
  • These individuals exhibit a history of sexual predation, have committed at least one homicide, and possess mental abnormalities while remaining legally sane.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and characterize 'lethal predators' as a distinct category of violent offenders.
  • To discuss the legal and psychological implications of managing this high-risk population.

Main Methods:

  • The study defines 'lethal predators' based on specific behavioral and psychological criteria.
  • It reviews legal precedents, including U.S. Supreme Court rulings, concerning civil commitment for such offenders.

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Main Results:

  • Lethal predators pose a significant ongoing risk of further violence if not confined.
  • Existing legal frameworks, such as civil commitment, have been upheld by the Supreme Court as a means to manage these offenders.

Conclusions:

  • Civil commitment laws provide a legal mechanism to ensure public safety by confining dangerous sexual predators post-sentence.
  • These laws are crucial for preventing recidivism in a population with a high likelihood of continued lethal offending.