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Spree Murder
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- Least common of three types of multicide
- Spree murders involve multiple victims at multiple locations
- Occur over relatively short period of time and don’t seem to have much direction or planning
- Rampage usually stopped only when killers are captured or killed
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Mass Murder
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- Key defining features are time and distance
- When someone kills three or more victims in one location at one general point in time
- Could last over a period of hours, but generally part of some emotional outburst
- Can occur in variety of settings, including workplace, school or public settings
^ Term “going postal”
3
Q
Mass Murder
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- Mass murder scene erupts with form of violence that paralyzes the community
- Widespread fear and sense of panic absent in other multicides
4
Q
Mass Murder
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- Vast majority of mass killings committed by white, middle-aged men
5
Q
Mass Murder
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- Often end up killing themselves or dying from “suicide by cop”
- Usually killer have mental or physical problems that could have influenced their deeds
6
Q
Mass Murder
School Shootings
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- Big issue is prevalence of guns and regulations in United States
- From a Canadian perspective, school shootings less frequent in comparison
7
Q
Guns & Violence
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- Handguns most common weapon
- Race and ethnicity important variables
- Vulnerability related to household incomes
8
Q
Guns & Violence
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- Availability of guns
- Semiautomatic weapons
- Ammunition: More lethal
9
Q
Guns & Violence
Guns, Culture and Violence
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- Enshrined and mythologized guns
- Americans are the most armed
- Majority involve handguns
10
Q
Serial Killers
What we know
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- Most between age 25-35
- Average male 27.5 years, female 30
- Offender predominately white and killings are intra-racial with few expectations
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Q
Serial Killers
What we know
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- Serial killers are not highly educated and in most cases do not hold professional jobs
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Common Features of Apprehended Serial Killers
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- very aware of right/wrong and know how to avoid detection
- diagnosed with personality disorder
- homicidal triad (bed wetting past appropriate age, cruelty to animals, fire settings)
- no one casual explanation
