Necrophilia: Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects

Necrophilia: Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects is the first text that deals with the scientific aspects of necrophilia from a multidisciplinary point of view. After an introduction that provides a general scientific, social, and historical perspective, this volume:

• Explores causes and contributing factors, covering biological theories and genetics, as well as trauma, brain anomalies, and substance abuse
• Offers an original approach to classification, creating ten levels of severity from role playing to homicidal necrophilia
• Discusses necrophilia epidemiology, exploring offender characteristics and habits
• Provides 20 case studies of infamous as well as less publicized cases
• Details the forensics approach to necrophilia investigation
• Examines current legislation and mores across the world
• Explains the challenges involved with providing expert testimony