The Changing Landscape Of Homicide: Proceedings of the 2014 Meeting of the Homicide Research Working Group The Changing Landscape Of Homicide: Proceedings of the 2014 Meeting of the Homicide Research Working Group San Antonio, Texas Editors Dr. Lin Huff-Corzine University of Central Florida Dr. Hollianne Marshall University of California, Fresno Ashton Boston University of Central Florida Homicide Research Working Group Goals The Homicide Research Working Group (HRWG) is an international and interdisciplinary organization of volunteers dedicated to cooperation among researchers and practitioners who are trying to understand and limit lethal violence. The HRWG has the following goals: ♦ to forge links between research, epidemiology and practical programs to reduce levels of mortality from violence; ♦ to promote improved data quality and the linking of diverse homicide data sources; ♦ to foster collaborative, interdisciplinary research on lethal and non-lethal violence; ♦ to encourage more efficient sharing of techniques for measuring and analyzing homicide; ♦ to create and maintain a communication network among those collecting, maintaining and analyzing homicide data sets; and ♦ to generate a stronger working relationship among homicide researchers. Homicide Research Working Group publications include the Proceedings of each annual Intensive Workshop (beginning in 1991) and the journal, Homicide Studies, (beginning in 1997). More information is available on the HRWG web site at http://www.homicideresearchworkinggroup.org/ Suggested citation: Lin Huff-Corzine, Hollianne Marshall, and Ashton Boston (Eds.) (2014). The Changing Landscape of Homicide: Proceedings of the 2014 Meeting of the Homicide Research Working Group. San Antonio, TX: University of Central Florida. The views expressed in the Proceedings are those of the authors and speakers, and not necessarily those of the Homicide Research Working Group or the co-editors of this volume. © 2014 University of Central Florida. All rights reserved. The Changing Landscape Of Homicide: Proceedings of the 2014 Meeting of the Homicide Research Working Group Table of Contents Program Overview Welcome to San Antonio .......................................................................2 Keynote Speaker .......................................................................3 Wednesday, June 4th .......................................................................4 Thursday, June 5th .......................................................................4 Friday, June 6th .......................................................................7 Saturday, June 7th .......................................................................8 Information about San Antonio .......................................................................9 Things to See & Do .......................................................................9 Panel Sessions 1: Investigation and Prevention .....................................................................12 2: Education and Research in Homicide .....................................................................57 3: Special Offender Populations in Homicide .....................................................................76 4: Location Based Homicide .....................................................................95 5: Offender Characteristics and Patterns ...................................................................110 6: Special Topics in Homicide Research ...................................................................143 7: Victimization Considerations ...................................................................166 Appendix 1 Attendees ...................................................................185 The Changing Landscape Of Homicide: Proceedings of the 2014 Meeting of the Homicide Research Working Group Welcome to San Antonio, Texas! We are very excited to host this year’s meeting right on the River Walk in San Antonio, deep within the heart of Central Texas. The area boasts many sights, sounds, and a tremendous history that is unparalleled with other destinations. Additionally, with the added convenience of the River Walk location, everything you could need (or want) is right at your fingertips. We have a really exciting meeting planned for you this year. We are pleased to welcome our keynote speaker, Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative (see page 2). Michele brings a unique perspective on the challenges of safety and school security, and we are excited to have her join us to share some of what she has learned. More information about Safe and Sound can be found on their website here: www.safeandsoundschools.org. We also have an exciting field trip planned to the facilities of ALERRT, which stands for Active Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training. The ALERRT Center has been named by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2013) as their standard for active shooter response. Over 50,000 police officers nationwide have been trained using the ALERRT curriculum, which our group will get a taste of during our visit. Training demonstrations, as well as a presentation on the research currently being conducted by ALERRT, is on the agenda. For more information, please visit www.alerrt.org. We would like to take a moment to thank Don Montague, Dr. Pete Blair, and the ALERRT team for hosting our group at their facilities. We also would like thank Dr. Christine Sellers and the School of Criminal Justice at Texas State University for their generous co-sponsorship of our welcoming reception. Should you need any assistance prior to or during the meetings, please do not hesitate to contact this year’s program co-chairs, Jackie Schildkraut and Melissa Tetzlaff-Bemiller. So, as they say here in the Lone Star State, kick up your boots and enjoy the show… and remember, Don’t Mess with Texas! Page 2 The Changing Landscape Of Homicide: Proceedings of the 2014 Meeting of the Homicide Research Working Group HRWG IS PLEASED TO WELCOME OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER! MICHELE GAY NATIONAL LEVEL SPEAKER AND CO-FOUNDER OF SAFE AND SOUND: A SANDY HOOK INITIATIVE ____________________________________________________ Michele Gay is a mother, former teacher, and now one of the founders of Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative. After losing her daughter, Josephine Grace, on December 14, 2012, she chose to take action as an advocate for improved school security and safety in our nation’s schools. Michele’s background as a teacher and involved parent, along with her personal loss and post tragedy perspective, have left her uniquely positioned to help school communities prevent tragedy, and better prepare and respond in the event of an emergency in their own schools. Michele holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson University and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College. She taught at the elementary level in Maryland and Virginia public schools before staying home to raise her three daughters and advocate for the special needs of her youngest daughter, Josephine. Michele is dedicated to honoring Josephine in her work to make schools in our country more safe and secure. Keynote Speaker Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative shares her personal story and lessons learned on December 14, 2012. She will introduce the inspiring way she has chosen to help school communities improve school safety in in honor of her daughter, Josephine and the other 19 children and 6 teachers lost on December 14, 2012. Michele’s perspective as the mother of a special needs child and former elementary school teacher provides unique insight and inspiration for parents, administrators, school staff, emergency responders and community members who strive to make their schools safer. Michele Gay and the Safe and Sound foundation, bring an important message to our communities, and represent a powerful presence in our school safety community. 6101 Preservation Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416 www.ncyi.org Page 3 The Changing Landscape Of Homicide: Proceedings of the 2014 Meeting of the Homicide Research Working Group HRWG Program Overview th Wednesday, June 4 5:30 – 9:00 pm Welcoming Reception – Verona Ballroom Co-Sponsored by: Texas State University and HRWG Open bar and hors d’oeurves begin at 5:30 pm 7:00 – 8:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Michele Gay Safe & Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative Thursday, June 5th 6:30 – 8:00 am Breakfast 8:00 – 8:15 am Verona Ballroom Opening Announcements and Introductions 8:15 – 10:15 am Panel Session #1: Investigations and Prevention Chair: Jay Corzine & Recorder: Vanessa Leggett Understanding Violent Crime Clearance Rates: Beyond Examining Homicide Ashley Mancik, University of Delaware Wendy C. Regoeczi John Jarvis, Behavioral Science Unit, FBI Investigations and Prosecutions of Homicides in Cleveland, Ohio Tom McEwen, McEwen and Associates, LLC Wendy C. Regoeczi, Cleveland State University The Impact of Organizational Factors on Homicide Clearance Outcomes: Perspectives of Homicide Investigators Christina Witt, Mount Royal University/Calgary Police Services Tanya Trussler, Mount Royal University Ringmasters, Magicians, & the Traveling Sideshow: Enter the Carnival of Homicide Prevention Dallas Drake, Center for Homicide Research 10:15 – 10:30 am Morning Break Page 4 The Changing Landscape Of Homicide: Proceedings of the 2014 Meeting of the Homicide Research Working Group 10:30 – 12:00 pm Panel Session #2: Education and Research in Homicide Chair: Lin Huff-Corzine