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Elder homicide: a 20-year study.

Kim A Collins1, S Erin Presnell

  • 1Department of Pathology, Forensic Section, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA. collinsk@musc.edu

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|June 2, 2006
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Elder homicide, a fatal outcome of elder maltreatment, is understudied. This research analyzes elder deaths to identify patterns in elder homicide cases for better investigation and prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Gerontology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Elder homicide is a critical but under-researched aspect of elder maltreatment.
  • Limited data exists on typical victims, perpetrators, scenarios, and causes of elder homicide.
  • Key components like sexual assault and toxicology in elder homicides are poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze elder deaths over a 20-year period to characterize elder homicide cases.
  • To identify typical victim demographics, perpetrator characteristics, and circumstances surrounding elder homicides.
  • To provide data for improved investigation and prevention strategies for elder homicide.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of all elder deaths (victims ≥ 65 years) over a 20-year period.

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  • Categorization of deaths into natural, accident, suicide, homicide, and undetermined.
  • Detailed examination of homicide cases, including victim/perpetrator variables, cause of death, toxicology, and sexual assault.

    • Main Results:

    • Out of 2137 elder deaths, 127 were classified as homicide.
    • Analysis focused on demographic, situational, and forensic variables within elder homicide cases.
    • Key factors such as age, race, gender, cause of death, motive, and perpetrator details were examined.

    Conclusions:

    • Characterizing elder homicide cases is crucial for effective investigation and prevention.
    • Identifying patterns in victimology and perpetrator profiles can aid in addressing elder maltreatment.
    • Further research into specific components like toxicology and sexual assault in elder homicide is warranted.