Homicide Studies
Volume 22, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 214-229

Detecting the Determinants and Trajectories of Homicide Among Ransom Kidnappings: A Research Note (Article)

Guerette R.T.* , Pires S.F. , Shariati A.
  • a Florida International University, Miami, United States
  • b Florida International University, Miami, United States
  • c Florida International University, Miami, United States

Abstract

Despite common media reports of death among kidnapped victims, little is known about the extent and factors that determine whether victims will be killed during the ransom process. Using data on 9,469 kidnappings for ransom incidents, which occurred in Colombia, South America between the years 2002 and 2011, this exploratory study sought to determine whether predictable patterns existed among those incidents in which victims were killed. The analyses revealed significant differences in the odds of death across victims, offenders, and situational circumstances. Distinct time-to-death trajectories were also found. Recognizing and understanding these patterns offer to improve preventive efforts. © 2017, © 2017 SAGE Publications.

Author Keywords

ransom kidnapping expressive violence death trajectories crime prevention abduction Colombia

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85044831714&doi=10.1177%2f1088767916685367&partnerID=40&md5=f6afc202eb5ec0ea7cd94ffeb78947dc
DOI: 10.1177/1088767916685367
ISSN: 10887679
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English