NCJ Number
31469
Journal
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Dated: (JUNE 1975) Pages: 143-152
Date Published
1975
Length
10 pages
Annotation
FROM THE PROFILE OF THE SEXUAL MURDERER DEVELOPED IN THIS STUDY, THE AUTHOR CONCLUDES THAT OUR CURRENT NOTIONS OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE INSANITY DEFENSE DO NOT DEAL ADEQUATELY WITH THE PROBLEM OF SEXUAL MURDER.
Abstract
SIX CASE STUDIES ARE PRESENTED IN GORY DETAIL. THE SEXUAL MURDER IS SEEN AS BEING PREMEDITATIVE AND CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE.