This report investigates 463 threats of attacks, attempted attacks, or completed attacks on venues of LGBTQ+ public assembly from across the globe. Of these instances, while only “four or more dead or injured reached 24 incidents in the U.S., these attacks accounted for 124 (59.6%) of global deaths and 448...

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 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....