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Homicide: drinking by the victim.

J W Welte¹, E L Abel

¹Research Institute on Alcoholism, New York State Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, Buffalo 14203.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol

|May 1, 1989

Summary

Victim alcohol consumption was compared in homicides. Alcohol was more common in homicides involving men, specific age groups, warmer months, evening/night, non-crime related incidents, stabbings, and bar/restaurant settings, suggesting alcohol may be a factor.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Science
Criminology
Public Health

Background:

Homicide is a significant public health issue.
Understanding victim characteristics, such as alcohol consumption, can provide insights into homicide circumstances.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare homicide cases based on victim alcohol consumption.
To identify circumstances associated with alcohol presence in homicide victims.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 792 homicide records from Erie County, New York (1972-1984).
Logistic regression to determine factors associated with alcohol in victims' blood.

Main Results:

Alcohol was significantly more prevalent in victims who were male, aged 30-49, killed in warmer months, evenings/nights, in non-crime related incidents, stabbings, or in bars/restaurants.
High likelihood of alcohol in victims was noted for men killed at night, by women, Black males, and during weekend nights.
Alcohol presence was higher during peak homicide periods.

Conclusions:

Victim alcohol consumption is linked to specific demographic and situational factors, including those promoting drinking and spontaneous altercations.
Alcohol may be a contributing factor in some homicide cases.

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