Mental health clinic arson attack in Osaka, Japan: An old but new form of mass violence.
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.151
Abstract: OnDecember 17, 2021, an arsonist dispersed gasoline and set a fire in amental health outpatient clinic in Osaka, Japan. 26 people (i.e., a psychiatrist, clinic staff, and patients with mental disorders attending the clinic’s daycare… read more here.
Keywords: mass violence; health; arson; osaka japan ... See more keywords
Burnin’ Down the House: The 2007 Recession and the Effect on Arson
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DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2016.1269554
Abstract: ABSTRACT In the economics and housing literature, the narrative of the “arsonist for profit” is popularized, where a would-be offender destroys personal property for financial gain. More of than not, arson is expected to increase… read more here.
Keywords: house 2007; burnin house; arson; 2007 recession ... See more keywords
Forensic investigation of arson residue by infrared and Raman spectroscopy: From conventional to non-destructive techniques
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DOI: 10.1177/0025802420914807
Abstract: Arson can result in highly challenging and complicated crime scenes. Much physical evidence undergoes chemical degradation because of the destructive nature of fire, while accelerants either completely burn or evaporate, and may be present in… read more here.
Keywords: infrared raman; non destructive; arson; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Use of CO-oximetry to confirm carboxyhemoglobinemia in cats involved in secondary arson homicide.
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DOI: 10.1177/03009858231170306
Abstract: The body of a deceased human and 4 deceased cats were found in a house while a fire was being extinguished. As a result of these findings, arson, homicide, and animal death investigations were opened.… read more here.
Keywords: use oximetry; arson homicide; arson; oximetry confirm ... See more keywords