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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Criminology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Mutilation homicide is a rare criminal behavior with limited research, often lacking in-depth analysis of contributing factors.
  • Existing studies are primarily descriptive and western-centric, overlooking the cultural nuances of mutilation in non-Western contexts.
  • The meaning of pre-, peri-, or post-homicide mutilation varies significantly across different cultural and national settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the rate of mutilation homicide in Korea using official crime and forensic reports.
  • To describe the characteristics of offenses and offenders involved in mutilation homicide cases in Korea.
  • To compare Korean mutilation homicide cases with international data, examining cultural and contextual differences.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 1,200 homicide cases in Korea between 1995 and 2011, with a focus on forensic examination reports.
  • Identification of 65 cases (5.4%) classified as mutilation homicide.
  • Bivariate analyses were employed to compare Korean cases with those from other countries.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences were observed in offender-victim relationships, victim gender, and offender criminal history between Korean and international cases.
  • Mutilation homicide cases in Finland were more likely to involve accomplices compared to Korea, potentially due to logistical factors like body transportation.
  • The study identified both similarities and notable differences in mutilation homicide patterns across cultural contexts.

Conclusions:

  • Cultural context is crucial for understanding the motivations and meanings behind mutilation homicide.
  • Investigative and research approaches must consider the specific socio-cultural environment where these crimes occur.
  • Further cross-cultural research is needed to fully comprehend the diverse manifestations of mutilation homicide globally.