When missing becomes murder: An analysis of missing-femicide cases from the Republic of Ireland.

IF 1.5 4区 医学 Q1 LAW
Bernadette M Manifold
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Abstract

Many femicide cases are initially reported as missing persons to the police. Women who go missing have a greater risk of being a victim of homicide. This study explores the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and killing of women and girls in the Republic of Ireland from 1962 to 2023. A total of fifty-four cases were analysed, 52 cases were homicides. Most femicides occurred during 1990-1999 (n = 13; 24%) and 2000-2009 (n = 17; 32%). Twenty-five victims knew the offender and the leading cause of death was strangulation with 27 cases. Dumping/leaving the body on open ground with little or no concealment was the predominant method of disposal. The leading risk factors were the engagement of the victim in a fight or row before disappearance and domestic violence. The 'suicide narrative' should be treated with extreme caution in the disappearance of women.

当失踪变成谋杀:对爱尔兰共和国失踪杀戮女性案件的分析。
许多杀害妇女案件最初都是作为失踪人员向警方报案的。失踪妇女成为凶杀案受害者的风险更大。本研究探讨了 1962 年至 2023 年爱尔兰共和国妇女和女童失踪和遇害的相关情况。共分析了 54 起案件,其中 52 起为凶杀案。大多数杀害妇女案件发生在 1990-1999 年(13 起,占 24%)和 2000-2009 年(17 起,占 32%)。25 名受害者认识罪犯,27 起案件的主要死因是勒死。弃尸/将尸体丢弃在空旷的地面上,很少或根本没有掩盖是最主要的弃尸方式。主要的风险因素是受害人在失踪前曾参与打架或争吵以及家庭暴力。在处理妇女失踪案件时,应极其谨慎地对待 "自杀说"。
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Medicine, Science and the Law
Medicine, Science and the Law 医学-医学:法
CiteScore
2.90
自引率
6.70%
发文量
53
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Medicine, Science and the Law is the official journal of the British Academy for Forensic Sciences (BAFS). It is a peer reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the knowledge of forensic science and medicine. The journal aims to inform its readers from a broad perspective and demonstrate the interrelated nature and scope of the forensic disciplines. Through a variety of authoritative research articles submitted from across the globe, it covers a range of topical medico-legal issues. The journal keeps its readers informed of developments and trends through reporting, discussing and debating current issues of importance in forensic practice.
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