This video answers the questions: Can I discuss the construct of sexual homicide offending and specifically what leads to individuals becoming these types of offenders? Is there a difference between single sexual homicide offenders and serial offenders?

There is no universally agreed-upon definition of a sexual homicide, but most experts seem to agree that evidence of sexual activity at the crime scene by the perpetrator is required for an offense to qualify as a sexual homicide. This evidence could occur before the killing, after the killing, or throughout the event.


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