DNA Recovery From Tape-Lifting Kits: Methodology and Practice

In the case of suspicious deaths, the technique of 1:1 taping is often used in Belgium. It consists of affixing a large number of adhesive tapes to the body of the victim. It is conventionally aimed at obtaining microtraces (e.g., fibers, hair) and is usually not used for DNA analysis. However, in some cases, DNA analysis of certain areas of interest identified on the 1:1 taping material can offer a last resort solution. The four-step method that is described in this article involves the selection of areas of interest on the body (Step 1), the selection of the corresponding tapes (Step 2), the decontamination of the tapes (Step 3), the selection of areas of interest on the tapes, for DNA sampling (Step 4). The method is illustrated by its successful application in four murder cases. In each case, DNA profiles of good quality could be identified, including profiles of persons different from the victim.     

心理痕迹在系列杀人案件侦查中的运用

系列杀人案件在我国各地时有发生,问题突出,危害后果严重,把握这类案件的犯罪规律,研究侦查对策,将对有效预防、遏止和打击系列杀人案件起到积极作用。     

“携带凶器抢夺”适用的思考——刑法第267条第2款释疑

最高人民法院《关于审理抢劫案件具体应用法律若干问题的解释》第6条对“携带凶器抢夺”的两种情形明确界定为抢劫罪。但是在司法实践中对“携带凶器抢夺”的适用存在困难和分歧;因此应正确对“携带凶器抢夺”予以定性,并正确适用其构成抢夺罪、抢劫罪、转化型抢劫罪的情形。     

Murder, Extramarital Affairs, and the Issue of Probative Value

A paper previously published in Law and Human Behavior by D. Davis and W. C. Follette (2002) argued that certain "profiling" characteristics commonly admitted into court have little or no probative value. They argued that this is especially likely to be true when the characteristic used as evidence (e.g., having an extramarital affair) is rather common in the population whereas the act in question (e.g., a man murdering his wife) is rare. Their analysis has prompted a strong response by Friedman and Park and by Kaye and Koehler with a rejoinder by Davis and Follette (all three follow this paper in this issue of Law and Human Behavior). This paper describes some of the nature of this controversy.     

“三个代表”重要思想是马克思主义的新发展

三个代表重要思想是马克思主义在中国发展又一新阶段,是中国特色社会主义理论的新形态.三个代表重要思想是一个完整的科学体系,是我们党支部的指导思想.它是加强和改进党支部的建设的强大思想武器,是推进我国社会主义自我完善和发展的强大思想武器.     

基层警察非致命武器配备问题探析

当前,如何有效地加强基层警察的实战能力是摆在公安机关面前的首要任务。在此情形下,研究基层警察的武器配备问题,减少其不必要的伤亡具有重要的意义。应分析基层警察武器配备的现状、存在的问题,探讨基层警察配备非致命武器的必要性和可行性,以期对公安机关的基层基础建设工作有所帮助。     

解放思想是推进中国特色社会主义发展的动力和保证——写在改革开放30周年之际

当前面对新形势、新阶段、新特征，要进一步解放思想，正确把握和处理当前发展中诸如好与快、舍与取、前人与后人、探索与稳定、国内与国外的“五个关系”，切实推进中国特色社会主义事业全面进步和发展。     

美国刑法中的重罪谋杀罪规则评析

重罪谋杀罪是英美刑法中比较特殊,并引起很多批评和质疑的罪名。目前,美国大部分州的刑法仍保留有该罪名,但其适用范围和条件受到越来越多的限制,实际上被限于在实施重罪过程中故意或过失造成死亡结果的情形。由于该罪名的设置仍具有一些积极意义且限制了适用范围,尽管存在比较严厉的批评之声,但绝大多数州的刑法仍然保留了重罪谋杀罪规则,短期内没有被废除的迹象。     

The Homicide–Suicide Phenomenon: Findings of Psychological Autopsies

Homicide–suicide represents a single episode of violence which may decimate an entire family. This study aimed to further describe motives and context of these tragedies. Psychological autopsies were completed for 18 homicide–suicide cases in Dallas, Texas. This included postevent interviews with surviving family members and review of police and coroner records. Two‐thirds of perpetrators had made either verbal or written threats prior to the homicide–suicide. A simplified typology describing victim–perpetrator relationship and motive type is suggested for future studies and clinical ease. Two‐thirds of perpetrators fell into the category of Intimate‐Possessive, most of whom were depressed men who were abusing substances and undergoing separation. Additional categories included Intimate‐Ailing, Filial‐Revenge, Familial‐Psychotic, and Friend‐Psychotic. Further, implications from this psychological autopsy study regarding risk assessment include use of collateral interviews regarding threats and past violence.     

肋软骨刺创的实验研究

本文对不同厚度的单刃刺器在肋软骨上形成的刺创口进行了肉眼和实体显微镜下的形态学观察，发现肋软骨上的刺创口与皮肤和骨质上的刺创口有着明显的不同。观察结果表明，创口的宽度不能反映刺器的厚度。一定厚度的单刃刺器所致的肋软骨上的创口肉眼及镜下无明显的钝角特征。据此，对在肋软骨上刺器所致刺创的凶器种类的推断提出新的见解。