Related Experiment Videos
[Some medico-psychological perspectives on sexual homicides. Three cases]
1Secteur de psychiatrie en milieu pénitentiaire de Bordeaux et Laboratoire de psychiatrie (Professeur J. Tignol) de l'Université de Bordeaux II.
Annales Medico-Psychologiques
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Sexual homicide research is lacking in French medico-psychological literature. This study examines definitions, causes, and classifications of sexual murderers, advocating for systematic criminological research in France.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminology
- Psychiatry
Context:
- Sexual homicide is a significant crime, yet underrepresented in French medico-psychological literature.
- Existing literature lacks comprehensive forensic and psychological analyses of sexual murders.
Purpose:
- To provide a forensic definition of sexual homicide.
- To explore the classification of offenders and causes of sexual homicide.
- To highlight the need for systematic criminological research in France.
Summary:
- The paper reviews the historical, legal, and forensic aspects of sexual homicide.
- It distinguishes between paraphilic and non-paraphilic offenders and categorizes violent murderers.
- Six etiological factors and three clinical cases are presented, illustrating different motivations.
Impact:
- This work aims to stimulate further research into sexual homicide in France.
- It provides a framework for understanding the complex nature of sexual offenders.
- Increased research can improve forensic profiling and intervention strategies.