AI Article Synopsis
- The study investigates whether certain characteristics of homicide victims can help predict if the offender has a criminal record.
- Researchers analyzed data from 502 Finnish homicide cases, focusing on eight specific victim characteristics alongside the offender's criminal history.
- The findings indicate a correlation between victim traits and the likelihood of the offender having a criminal record, which could be valuable for police work in investigations.
Article Abstract
The aim of the present study is to explore the possibility of predicting the presence of a criminal record in the background of a homicide offender on the basis of victim characteristics. Eight victim characteristics, as well as the presence or absence of offender criminal record and offender violent criminal record, were coded for 502 Finnish homicides. A configural frequency analysis (CFA) showed that it was possible to predict the presence of a criminal record on the basis of the victim variables. The practical significance of the results for police investigations is discussed.
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