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social science subjects > sociology > crime and deviance > serial murder > serial murder: international incidence
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serial murder: international incidence  

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  • Serial murder is commonly perceived as a distinctively and predominantly American phenomenon. Following the trend in America, foreign reporting of serial murder cases appears to be increasing, as does concern on the part of foreign law enforcement and researchers. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Serial Murder: International Incidence]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-B64HL0V8-B

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