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Murder-suicide events more common than previously estimated

Last updated: August 1, 2025 11:24 am
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The incidence of murder-suicide in the United States is higher than previously estimated, according to new research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, reveals that while murder-suicide events are relatively rare, they are occurring more frequently than documented before, especially among current or former intimate partners.

Murder-suicide events are defined as incidents in which an individual commits one or more homicides before taking their own life, typically within a 24-hour period. These events involve a high level of violence with tragic consequences, making it crucial to provide an updated assessment of their frequency and impact.

Researchers analyzed data from the National Violent Death Reporting System, focusing on 30 U.S. states with complete data from 2016 to 2022. They identified 5,743 deaths linked to murder-suicide occurrences during this period, with most perpetrators being white males. Geographically, murder-suicide rates were highest in Alaska and Arizona, and lowest in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The data also revealed that children under 18 accounted for 14% of those killed, with the majority of homicides occurring between romantic partners. Over half of homicide victims were current or former intimate partners of the perpetrator, and nearly all suicides involved a firearm as the primary weapon.

The study highlights the importance of tailoring prevention strategies to local conditions, such as gun legislation, mental health infrastructure, and domestic violence response systems. Strengthening domestic violence screening and intervention programs is crucial, as the majority of victims were intimately connected to the perpetrator. Implementing and enforcing policies to restrict firearm access, such as extreme risk protection orders, may be effective in reducing these tragic outcomes.

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The research was led by Katherine M. Keyes, Ph.D., professor of Epidemiology at Columbia Mailman School, and co-authored by Victoria A. Joseph and Caroline Rutherford. The study provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of murder-suicide in the U.S. from 2016 to 2022.

For more information, the study titled “The Epidemiology of Murder-Suicide in the US, 2016-2022” can be accessed in JAMA Network Open. This research sheds light on the hidden violence of murder-suicide events and emphasizes the need for targeted prevention and intervention strategies to address this concerning issue.

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