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This research aims to explore the dynamics and sequential processes involved in transactions that lead to murder.

December 1, 1977Social Problems

Criminal Homicide as a Situated Transaction

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Qualitative analysis examines murder incidents as interactions between offenders and victims, indicating relational dynamics.

This research aims to explore the dynamics and sequential processes involved in transactions that lead to murder.
Analyzed seventy murder cases to understand the sequence of events leading to homicide.
Identified the roles and interactions between offenders and victims during these transactions.
Applied Goffman's concept of 'character contest' to frame the confrontational aspects of these interactions.
Each murder case followed a clear sequence of offensive moves from the victim and retaliatory responses from the offender.
A pattern of violence was established through verbal or physical challenges, resulting in the victim's death or near death.
The offender's exit strategy depended on their relationship with the victim and the responses of witnesses.

David F. Luckenbill (1977) studied this question.

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