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The continuum hypothesis: From serial murder to mass murder

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This research investigates the continuum hypothesis that connects serial murder with mass murder, examining underlying motivations and patterns.
Conceptual analysis of the continuum hypothesis in criminology
Identification and comparison of patterns in serial and mass murder cases
Evaluation of psychological and sociological factors influencing these types of murders
Findings suggest significant overlapping motivations between serial and mass murderers.
Patterns in victim selection and methods of murder display a continuum rather than distinct categories.

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Conceptual analysis explores the continuum of murder types, suggesting overlapping motivations and patterns.

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The continuum hypothesis: From serial murder to mass murder Kenji ABE, Ed

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憲二阿部 (2015) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1e728f30b38c64201b5c3e https://doi.org/10.50937/00000088

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