Asked by Viviana A. Carreño C. on Sep 28, 2024

Virtually all homicide-suicides are

A) male and their victims female.
B) male and their victims male.
C) the result of psychosis.
D) an act of passion followed by an act of great remorse.

Homicide-suicides

Occurrences where an individual commits murder and then takes their own life shortly afterwards.

Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often manifesting as hallucinations or delusions.

Remorse

A deep feeling of regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

  • Distinguish between the motivations and characteristics of different types of murderers, including those who commit murder-suicides, school violence, and fame-driven killings.