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Murder: An Analysis of Its Forms, Conditions and Causes - Hardcover

Falk, Gerhard; Falk, Clifford

 
9780899504780: Murder: An Analysis of Its Forms, Conditions and Causes

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A unique study providing evidence that murder is predictable and the exceptionally high murder rate in the United States is reduceable. Part I examines 50 case histories and an analysis of 912 homicides from an original study made in Erie County (Buffalo), New York. Part II discusses multicide, serial killers, and mass murderers. Part III covers assassinations and executions and a final part presents conclusions.

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Synopsis

Examines 50 case histories and an analysis of 912 homicides in upstate New York, detailing the killer, the victim, their relationship, the weapon, the motive, and the final outcome. Also discusses multicide, serial killers, mass murderers, assassinations, and executions. Makes recommendations for reducing the number of murders. Annotation copyright

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