Exploring causes of intentional homicide: Selected Cases Investigated in Addis Ababa Police Commission
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2017-09
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Addis Ababa University
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There are different reasons attached to committing homicide. This unlawful death purposefully committed by another person victimized not only the victim‟s family and the general public; its effect further goes to the suspect (criminal) himself/herself. This study mainly focused on investigating or exploring causes of intentional homicide committed in Addis Ababa specifically focusing on cases investigated in Addis Ababa Police Commission. Biological, psychological, social, economic and cultural causes are investigated. The personal background such as economic status, educational background, the size of the population, sex and age of the killer and its attachment with his/her homicidal act is also studied in this paper. Homicide is the result of complex human interactional relationship and due to socioeconomic, cultural and environmental causes.
While doing this paper I applied qualitative research approach and case study design method is applied. Data‟s are gathered through key informant interview, personal observation and through studying dead files with regards to homicide. Five federal public prosecutors, three investigative police officers, one defense lawyer and one federal judge working in the federal high court are interviewed. Different secondary data sources were also utilized.
In order to reduce the level or rate of homicide caused by intentional homicide from the grass root level it is mandatory to undertake deep scrutiny or study and intervention by social workers, research and educational institutions.
Keywords: Homicide, Intentional Homicide, Suspect, Offenders/Criminals, Public Prosecutor, Defense Lawyer
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Homicide, Intentional Homicide, Suspect, Offenders/Criminals, Public Prosecutor, Defense Lawyer