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Examination of Homicides in Houston, Texas, 1985-1994

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Principal Investigator(s): Titterington, Victoria; Damphousse, Kelly R.

Summary: As a contribution to nationwide efforts to more thoroughly understand urban violence, this study was conducted to assess the impact of cultural dynamics on homicide rates in Houston, Texas, and to profile homicides in the city from 1985 to 1994. This data collection provides the results of quantitative analysis of data collected from all Houston homicide cases recorded in the police murder logs for 1985-1994. Variables describe the homicide circumstances, the victim-offender relationship,... (view full summary)

Persistent URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR03399.v1

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