Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2009

Publication Title

Homicide Studies

Abstract

A number of studies in the homicide clearance literature combine arrest and exceptional clearances into a single category. This study addresses the question of whether these divergent homicide case outcomes are influenced differently by various aspects of the case. Using National Incident-Based Reporting System data on homicides from 1996 to 2002, the authors analyze logistic regression models of cases cleared by arrest and exceptionally cleared. Our results show that although certain factors have similar influences on both arrest and exceptional clearances, victim gender, offender race, weapon use, victim/offender relationship, and circumstances have differing impacts on case outcomes. The findings challenge recent research findings on clearances suggesting that exceptional clearances are almost solely politically motivated, and implications for measuring clearance are discussed.

Original Citation

Jarvis, J. P., , & Regoeczi, W. C. (2009). Homicides Clearances: An Analysis of Arrest Versus Exceptional Outcomes. Homicide Studies, 13(2), 174-188. doi:10.1177/1088767909331694

DOI

10.1177/1088767909331694

Version

Postprint

Volume

13

Issue

2

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