Psychiatric aspects of family killings
Roos, J.L.; Bodemer, W.
South African Medical Journal 75(3): 121-123
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 2919325 Document Number: 334915
There has been very little research done on family slayings in the RSA. The concept is defined and a short survey of the literature is provided. Five case studies of patients who were referred to Weskoppies Hospital after being involved in family killings are described; a diagnosis of depression was made in all 5 cases. The clinical implications of manslaughter and depression are discussed, and suggestions are offered for future research into psychiatric factors involved in family killings.