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[Murder. Italy-USA comparative profiles].

George B Palermo¹, Vincenzo Mastronardi

¹University of Nevada, Medical School Las Vegas, USA.

Rivista Di Psichiatria

|October 2, 2012

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This study explores various homicidal typologies, examining sociological, neurobiological, and psychological theories behind criminal homicide. It analyzes family and extrafamilial murders, including infanticide, mass murder, and serial killer cases, with comparative statistics.

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Area of Science:

Criminology
Forensic Psychology
Neurobiology

Background:

Homicidal typologies are complex, influenced by a range of factors.
Understanding the motivations and origins of criminal homicide is crucial for effective intervention and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine established sociological, neurobiological, and psychological theories of criminal homicide.
To analyze diverse typologies of murder, including family and extrafamilial cases.
To present comparative statistics on homicide rates.

Main Methods:

Review of illustrative cases of homicidal typologies.
Examination of sociological theories (Lorenz, Sutherland, Cressey, Berkowitz, Wolfgang, Ferracuti).
Analysis of neurobiological factors (limbic system, hippocampus, parietal lobe involvement).
Exploration of psychological (psychodynamic) perspectives.
Discussion of various murder types (infanticide, multiple murder, mass murder, serial killer).
Comparative statistical analysis of homicide data (Italy vs. USA).

Main Results:

Sociological, neurobiological, and psychological theories offer frameworks for understanding homicide.
Motivations for murder range from revenge and robbery to drug-related crimes and mental disorders.
Comparative data highlight differences in homicide statistics between Italy and the USA.

Conclusions:

Homicidal behavior is multifactorial, integrating sociological, biological, and psychological elements.
A comprehensive understanding of typologies and motivations is essential for criminological research.
Statistical comparisons provide insights into global homicide trends.