Before searching for murdered bodies or human remains, it is useful to examine where bodies are allowed in society–where bodies should be–and where they should not. This report gathers very divergent information on where to expect and not expect discovery of human remains and should be read by anyone engaged...

Shoes have a long history of connections with sexual and sex-related homicides including everything from fantasies (shoe fetishes) to weaponization of stiletto heels. This report contains critical background for understanding the relevance of shoes and homicide. Read Here.

This infographic is authored May 2024 by Audriaunna Wylie. References [1] Drake, D. (2004). Recognizing gay homicide. Center for Homicide Research. http://homicidecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07Research_Brief_Recognizing_Gay_Homicide.pdf [2] Rosario, R. (2012, January 7). Ruben Rosario: Haunted by one killing, researcher studies thousands. Twin Cities. Ruben Rosario: Haunted by one killing, researcher studies thousands [3] Drake,...

A Minneapolis non-fatal shooting in summer of 2021 at 13th & Lake St. E., Police performed CPR until the Paramedics arrived (Photo by Dallas Drake). Minneapolis  was  struck  by  two  co-occurringdisasters  in  2020.  First  on  March  6th   thepresident announced COVID-19 had appearedin the United States and soon Minnesota haddeveloped lethal...

The Center for Homicide Research conducted an in-depth statistical analysis of its GLBT Homicide Database in 2006. This study combines data analysis from CHR itself and from the FBI’s database. When looking at the demographic makeup of gay homicides, several key findings stick out. The CHR found that from gay...

This brief will look at the issue of classifying a fetal death as a homicide.  Some of the difficulties presented by language in this context will be discussed, as well as the different types of laws currently in place.  Issues relevant to homicide investigators and researchers will also be considered....

The mission of the Center for Homicide Research is to develop research that will assist in increasing the solvability of all homicide cases. To that end, the Center is developing wide-ranging expertise on the topic of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender homicide. The Center’s expertise may aid in active homicide...

One of the most critical components of examining gay homicide is to accurately recognize and label cases as gay.  Law enforcement officials often do not identify the sexual orientation of victims or offenders, except in certain cases which may qualify under the legal definition of hate-crime. The purpose of labeling...