Exploring Extreme Violence: Forensic and Psychiatric Analysis of Overkill and Brutal Homicide Cases in Türkiye

Tasdemir I., Demir A., Emin Boylu M. E., Saygili S., Karamustafalioglu K. O.

Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, cilt.25, sa.5, ss.873-892, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/24732850.2024.2393345
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.873-892
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: decapitation, forensic psychiatry, Homicide in Türkiye, interpersonal hostility, multiple stabbing
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet

Özet

The objective is to compare the characteristics of individuals involved in homicides with (OBH) and without overkill and brutal features (NBH) assessed by the Council of Forensic Medicine. In the OBH group, female victims and child and adolescent victims were significantly higher. Significantly elevated usage of piercing and cutting instruments was noted in the OBH group. Homicides with overkilling and brutal features–representing the ultimate manifestation of violent homicide cases–exhibiting distinctive features that contrast with typical characteristics of general homicides. These acts are frequently motivated by jealousy and hostility, transcending the mere act of killing.