Citation

Lindqvist P, Gustafsson L. Nord. J. Psychiatry 1995; 49(1): 17-24.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/08039489509011879

PMID

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Abstract

As part of a larger study of all homicides in northern Sweden during 1970-81 (n==156) this paper analyses those 16 cases of homicide that were followed by the offender's suicide. Two women and 14 men killed 22 victims. Most killings were related to a long-standing problematic marital situation with anticipated or manifest separation. Five of the offenders probably had a major mental disorder, and five were drug abusers. Most acts seemed to serve the purpose of regaining control of a deteriorating relationship, whereas the other cases concerned offenders facing increasing social pressure for other reasons. The literature on the subject shows that the dominant features of cases of homicide-suicide are similar regardless of time period and culture in study. © 1995 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.

Language: en

Keywords

Offender; Homicide; Suicide; Schizophrenia; Victim