Stefanska, Ewa ORCID: 0000-0002-5685-0763 and Longpré, Nicholas (2024) Unveiling the shadows: investigating the interplay of stalking and sexual homicide—A case study. Behavioral Sciences and The Law. pp. 1-14. ISSN 0735-3936 (Print), 1099-0798 (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2679)

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Abstract

Stalking can be defined as a pattern of fixated, repeated, and unwanted behaviours. Stalking is not an isolated incident and was associated to sexual violence. While the relationship between sexual violence and stalking is scarcely explored, no studies have tested the relationship between stalking and sexual homicide, which both involves elements of obsession. The aim of this paper was to study the relationship between stalking and sexual homicide using an exploratory case study analysis of 7 males convicted for sexual homicide. Results revealed: (1) The presence of obsession prior to the homicide; (2) The victims were ex‐intimate partners or acquaintances; (3) The victims were followed several times prior to the index offence; (4) Stalking elements were not always considered by the authorities, which has led to an escalation of behaviours. This study expands our understanding between stalking and sexual violence, supporting the design of prevention and treatments.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	case study; risk assessment; sexual homicide; sexual violence; stalking
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) K Law > K Law (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Inequalities Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Human Sciences (HUM)
Last Modified:	27 Sep 2024 12:21
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/48218

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