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Multiple homicides.

A R Copeland1

  • 1Dade County Medical Examiner Department, Miami, Florida 33136-1133.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
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This study analyzed 107 multiple homicides in Miami from 1983-1987, examining victim demographics, causes of death, and perpetrator details. Findings offer insights into mass killings and comparisons to serial homicides.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Multiple homicides, defined as multiple deaths from a single violent incident, represent a distinct category of violent crime.
  • Understanding the characteristics of these events is crucial for law enforcement and public safety.
  • Previous research has often focused on serial homicides, leaving a gap in the analysis of other multiple victim events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics of multiple homicides occurring in Metropolitan Dade County, Florida, between 1983 and 1987.
  • To compare the patterns of multiple homicides with other homicide types, including those committed by serial offenders.
  • To identify areas for future research in the study of mass violence.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case file review of all multiple homicides recorded by the Office of the Medical Examiner of Metropolitan Dade County.

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  • Analysis of 107 cases, including 88 double, 17 triple, 1 quadruple, and 1 quintuple homicide incidents.
  • Victimological analysis of 236 victims, examining age, race, sex, cause of death, toxicology, perpetrator information, incident location, and motive.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 107 multiple homicide incidents involving 236 victims were identified during the study period.
    • Data on victim demographics, causes of death, and perpetrator characteristics were collected and analyzed.
    • The study provides a comparative analysis of these events against other homicide typologies, including serial killings.

    Conclusions:

    • Multiple homicides exhibit specific characteristics that differentiate them from other violent crimes.
    • The findings underscore the need for targeted research into the dynamics of mass violence.
    • Further investigation into the motivations and patterns of multiple homicide offenders is recommended.