Mass murder, suicide, and moral development: Can we separate the adults from the juveniles?

Author(s): Ross, L. E.

Journal/Book: Int J Offend Ther Comp Crimin. 1999; 43: 2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA. Sage Publications Inc. 8-20.

Abstract: Mass murder-the sudden, explosive killing of a group of people-when committed by adults often is followed by the offender committing suicide. Recently in the United States, frequent cases of mars murder an reported as committed by adolescents. However; among juvenile mass murderers, then are no reported suicides (or attempts) by the offenders. This article provides a typology of mass murderers and offers a dynamic interpretation of the development of conscience and moral decisional capacity in adult and juvenile offenders, Preventive measures are explored along with methodological techniques that may distinguish between adult and juvenile mass murderers in their propensity to commit suicide after the events.

Note: Article Palermo GB, Med Coll Wisconsin, 9455 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee,WI 53226 USA

Keyword(s): VIOLENCE; DOMAIN

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