Parricide and homicide NGRI offenders: How do they differ?

IF 1.5 4区 医学 Q1 LAW
Maria Markopoulou, Fotios Chatzinikolaou, Athanasios Avramidis, Maria-Valeria Karakasi, Konstantinos Tasios, Christina Vlachvei, Pavlos Pavlidis, Athanasios Douzenis
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The aim of the present study was to provide a forensic psychiatric characterization of perpetrators of parricide who were found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI). We conducted a study involving 52 NGRI patients who had committed homicide or attempted homicide within the Department of Forensic Psychiatry in Thessaloniki, Greece, between January 2015 and 2020. Subjects were categorized into two groups: parricide (n = 21) and a control group (n = 31). Our findings revealed that in the parricide group, the majority of patients were unmarried males in their thirties, with a history of prior contact with mental health services and nonadherence to treatment. Additionally, they had a background of substance abuse and exhibited violent behavior before the index crime. A notable trend observed among parricide offenders was the tendency to seek hospitalization, possibly as a means of distancing themselves from stressful family environments, based on information obtained in the interviews conducted as a part of this research. All instances of parricide involved the use of sharp weapons, and the crimes were consistently committed in private settings. Symptomatology among parricide patients was assessed as moderate to severe, with a significant long-term risk observed following the crime. The primary differences identified between the two groups were the higher pre-crime voluntary admissions and the elevated estimated postcrime risk observed in the parricide group. Early intervention, comprehensive assessment of risk factors, family support, and assistance in resolving conflicts and reintegrating patients into society are emphasized as critical interventions that can potentially prevent future tragedies.

弒親和殺人的 NGRI 罪犯:他们有何不同?
本研究旨在对因精神错乱而被判无罪的弒亲罪犯(NGRI)进行法医精神病学特征描述。我们在 2015 年 1 月至 2020 年期间在希腊塞萨洛尼基的法医精神病学系开展了一项研究,涉及 52 名犯有杀人罪或杀人未遂罪的 NGRI 患者。受试者被分为两组:弑亲组(21 人)和对照组(31 人)。我们的研究结果表明,在弑父组中,大多数患者是三十多岁的未婚男性,以前曾接触过心理健康服务,也曾不坚持治疗。此外,他们还有滥用药物的背景,并在犯罪前有暴力行为。根据本研究中的访谈所获得的信息,在弒亲罪犯中观察到的一个显著趋势是他们倾向于寻求住院治疗,这可能是他们远离紧张的家庭环境的一种手段。所有弒親案件均涉及使用利器,而且均在私人場所作案。弑父患者的症状被评估为中度至重度,犯罪后长期面临重大风险。两组患者的主要区别在于,弑父组患者在犯罪前的自愿入院率较高,犯罪后的估计风险也较高。强调早期干预、全面评估风险因素、家庭支持以及协助解决冲突和帮助患者重新融入社会,是有可能防止未来悲剧发生的关键干预措施。
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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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