The quantitative findings confirm the results of prior studies showing a positive relationship between anticipated early death and youth crime. The results increase confidence in the assumption that anticipated early death is a contributing factor to youth crime and violence. Several researchers point to the anticipation of early death, or a sense of "futurelessness," as a contributing factor to youth crime. It is argued that young people who perceive a high probability of early death may have little reason to delay gratification for the promise of future benefits. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between anticipated early death and youth crime and shed light on the cognitive processes that potentially link anticipated early death with criminal involvement. Tables, figure, and references