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Traditional Typologies: An Exploratory Study  \nby  \nKatie Fleming  \nA Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment  \nof the Requirements for the Degree of  \nMaster of Arts  \nin  \nThe Faculty of Social Science and Humanities  \nCriminology  \nUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology  \nJune 2012  \n© Katie Fleming, 2012  \nCertificate of Approval  \nAbstract  \nAlthough both female and male mass murderers have been studied, less attention has been paid to women who commit mass murder. Current literature suggests mass murders committed by women, regardless of offender choice, are well planned, predisposing factors and precipitating events prior to the offence have been noted. This study explored the patterns among the crimes of female family annihilators. This study focuses on an exploratory sample of North American cases, occurring between 1970 and 2010, where females were identified as killing four or more family members during what has been described as a single homicidal event. Using a North American database of newspaper accounts, patterns are uncovered by comparing variables including, but not limited to: motive, number of victims, method of murder, age of offender and victim age. The findings suggest that a clearer profile and set of definitions need to be adopted in discussions of female family annihilators. Practical and theoretical implications will be discussed.  \nKey words: Multiple murders, gender, mass murder, female offenders, family annihilators.  \nAcknowledgments  \nTo my supervisor Dr. Hannah Scott, thank you for your continuous support, guidance and most of all patience throughout this process. Without your motivation and mentorship the completion of this project would not have been possible. You have taught me that with hard work and dedication dreams are achievable. I am forever grateful for the time you invested in me.  \nTo Dr. Ron Hinch, thank you for your encouragement and knowledge throughout this project. Your support and expertise, along with your timely and detailed feedback were great assets to this research. I treasure your invested interest and thank you for your contributions.  \nTo Dr. Otto Sanchez, thank you for your time and contributions to this project.  \nTo my parents, it is difficult to put into words the many thanks I have for the two of you. Your support over the past two years has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for always believing in me, encouraging me, and most importantly loving me, even during the difficult times.  \nTo my sisters, you two have been the best support system during these past twenty-four months. I love and thank you dearly.  \nTo Jason Faber, your love and support throughout this past year has changed my life. I want to thank you for your words of encouragement. You never gave up on me and taught me to believe in myself. I will never forget your timeless efforts to push me all the way. I adore you.  \nTo Isabella Blandisi and Lake Gould, you two have kept me not only sane but also levelheaded throughout my time at UOIT. Your friendship is one ofa kind, you always managed to show me ―the brighter side‖ of things and I am forever grateful for that. Isa, I cherish all of your assistance and patience. Your support is significantly appreciated. Lake, thank you for all the laughs and guidance. I love the both of you! Having constant supporters who understood and  \nnever minimized my tribulations was not unnoticed.  \nFinally, to all my friends and family, especially, Katy Nowers, Saskia Morin, and Lauren Knox who have supported me throughout the past two years. Those who assisted in reading, editing, laughing, venting sessions, and retail therapy, every little bit helped and is greatly appreciated.  \nTable of Contents  \nCertificate of Approval ii  \nAbstract iii  \nAcknowledgements iv  \nTable of Contents vi  \nList of Tables viii  \nChapter One: Women and Crime 1  \nIntroduction 1  \nThe socialization of gender 4  \nDefining violent women 7  \nPatterns","cbCaivbmYHchqefv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivbmYHchqefv","pdf",888218,99,"English","# Chapter One: Women and Crime\n## Introduction\n## Multiple Homicides\n# Chapter Two: Method and Case Studies\n## Current Study\n## Method\n## Case Summaries\n# Chapter Three: Findings\n## Introduction\n## Emerging patters of female family annihilators\n## Offence characteristics\n# Chapter Four: Discussion and Conclusion\n## Introduction\n## Limitations\n## Conclusions and future research","[{\"question\":\"What is the main focus of this exploratory study?\",\"answer\":\"The study explores patterns among crimes committed by female family annihilators and examines how existing typologies may need restructuring.\"},{\"question\":\"What case criteria define the female family annihilators in this research?\",\"answer\":\"Cases involve North American incidents from 1970 to 2010 where a female offender killed four or more family members during what is described as a single homicidal event.\"},{\"question\":\"Which variables are compared to uncover patterns?\",\"answer\":\"The analysis compares motive, number of victims, method of murder, offender age, and victim age, among other reported variables.\"},{\"question\":\"What do the findings suggest about current discussions of female family annihilators?\",\"answer\":\"The findings indicate a clearer profile and a more consistent set of definitions are needed, with both practical and theoretical implications to be discussed.\"}]","The Female Family Annihilator - Restructuring Traditional Typologies - An Exploratory Study | PDF",249]