TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1995//
TI  - The epidemiology of homicide-suicide (dyadic death)
JO  - Forensic science international
A1  - Milroy, C. M.
SP  - 117
EP  - 122
VL  - 71
IS  - 2
N2  - The national and international rates of homicide and homicide-suicide (dyadic death) have been studied by examination of the available literature. The rates of homicide-suicide episodes between different countries showed considerable variation, though not as great as overall homicide rates. Despite the variation the features of the episodes were similar, with a man usually killing his spouse and/or children with a firearm. The commonest motive for killing is jealousy and/or revenge, often as the result of a breakdown in the spousal relationship.
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SN  - 0379-0738
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
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