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  • Criminology
  • Psychopathology

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  • Matricide is a rare crime often associated with the offender's mental state.
  • Studies indicate a frequent link between matricide offenders and schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.
  • Understanding the characteristics of matricide offenders is crucial for forensic and psychiatric analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a literature review exploring the epidemiological and psychiatric profiles of matricide offenders.
  • To analyze the causes of death and circumstances surrounding matricide incidents.
  • To identify patterns in mental health diagnoses and legal responsibility among offenders.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review adhering to the PRISMA statement.
  • Inclusion of 16 studies from an initial pool of 225.
  • Analysis of data concerning offender demographics, psychiatric conditions, victim characteristics, cause of death, and legal outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The review covered 80 victims and 81 offenders, with 81.5% of offenders being young males.
  • Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders were the most prevalent psychiatric diagnoses in offenders (43.2%).
  • Sharp force injuries (55%) were the primary cause of death, with overkilling reported in 12% of cases. Legal findings included not guilty by reason of insanity (13.6%) and diminished criminal responsibility (25.9%).

Conclusions:

  • Matricide is predominantly committed by young males, frequently exhibiting schizophrenia or psychotic disorders.
  • The study highlights the significant role of mental pathology in matricide.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the complex interplay of mental health, crime circumstances, and legal ramifications in matricide cases.