In the U.S., incidents of family annihilation are alarmingly frequent, occurring roughly every five days, primarily due to the easy access to firearms. A recent high-profile case involved a father from Washington who killed his three daughters amidst a backdrop of domestic violence and protective orders. Experts emphasize that the risk escalates when abusers threaten harm and possess a gun, especially when compounded by issues like jealousy and substance abuse. Understanding key terms like familicide and intimate partner homicide is crucial to addressing and mitigating this tragic trend.
A jealous substance abuser with a gun poses a particularly deadly combination.
Most mass murders are perpetrated by men who have practiced their violence and intimidation on their families.
One family annihilation occurred every five days in the U.S. since 2020.
Domestic violence homicides take too many lives. First, let's learn some grisly but important terms.
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