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[Dismemberment and mutilation (2)].

K Püschel1, E Koops

  • 1Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität Hamburg.

Archiv Fur Kriminologie
|September 1, 1987
PubMed
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Forensic examination of 31 criminal dismemberment cases from 1959-1987 in Hamburg revealed distinct patterns in victim demographics, perpetrator profiles, and case classifications, including offensive, defensive, and necrophilous motives.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic pathology
  • Criminology

Context:

  • Analysis of 31 criminal dismemberment and mutilation cases from 1959 to 1987.
  • Data sourced from the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Hamburg, encompassing autopsy findings, police investigations, and court records.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the characteristics of criminal dismemberment and mutilation cases.
  • To analyze victim and perpetrator demographics, motives, and legal aspects.

Summary:

  • The study identified 12 defensive, 14 offensive, 2 necrophilous dismemberments, and 3 cases of intravital decapitation/mutilation.
  • Victims were predominantly female (22/31) aged 20-60. Perpetrators (23 identified) were mostly male, aged 30-40, with most classified as psychiatrically normal.
  • Detailed morphological and criminological data on victims, perpetrators, instruments, body disposal, and legal considerations are presented.

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Impact:

  • Provides insights into the patterns and trends of violent crime involving dismemberment.
  • Contributes to forensic science and criminal justice by detailing case characteristics and perpetrator profiles.
  • Highlights the importance of comprehensive investigation integrating forensic, police, and judicial data.