Asked by Alyssa Hurtado on Sep 28, 2024
According to Wolfgang's studies,many self-precipitated murder victims may have had a secret death wish.
Self-precipitated Murder
A situation where a victim engages in behavior that provokes or compels another person to commit murder.
Death Wish
A desire for one's own death or an attraction to behaviors significantly increasing the risk of death.
- Obtain an understanding of the underlying mechanisms and typical incentives behind different kinds of murder, including serial, mass, and hate-driven killings.
Learning Objectives
- Obtain an understanding of the underlying mechanisms and typical incentives behind different kinds of murder, including serial, mass, and hate-driven killings.