New research tries to unpack why and how groups of people hide victims after a murder.
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What type of person lies to friends and family about having cancer?
The execution of Lisa Montgomery in the U.S. earlier this year demonstrates how society misunderstands the effects of mental illness and trauma on criminal behaviour.
While research indicates there are likely to be fewer female psychopaths than male, this may be because their traits are less visible than their male counterparts.
Some believe neuroscience should change the way we punish criminals, but courts have been slow to embrace new approaches.
It’s important to look beyond the same old gender sterotypes.
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Associate Professor of Domestic and Family Violence, Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, CQUniversity Australia
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Lecturer in Law, Lancaster University
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Academic Fellow, University of Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Professor, Psychologist, Athabasca University
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Associate Professor & Chair of Discipline - Psychological and Social Health, Southern Cross University
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Doctor of Criminology, Australian Catholic University