Swiss Homicide Monitor: Homicides in Switzerland from 2005 until 2014

• In Event: Homicide Trends and Covariates

Abstract

Results of the Swiss Homicide Monitor are presented. The Swiss Homicide Monitor consists of a database including all intentional homicides in Switzerland from 2005 until 2014. Sociodemographic factors of the victims and offenders are included as well as circumstances of the homicides and details of the criminal proceedings. Data were collected by examination of police and court files.

Authors

• Simone Walser, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland

• Martin Killias, University of St. Gallen Switzerland