Physical Violence in the Family: An Overview (IN: Violence in the Family, ed. by M Borland)

Approximately half of all murders are followed by suicide. Two groups that stand out in this category are depressed mothers who kill their children & then themselves; & those jealous of their spouse who murder in retribution, & then kill themselves. This study of familial violence also explores abusive parents, incest, wife battering & aggravated assault. (NBB)