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When Men Murder Women: An Analysis of 1997 Homicide Data

When Men Murder Women is released annually by the Violence Policy Center. This is not the most recent version of the study.

For the most recent edition, as well as its corresponding press release and links to all prior editions, click here.

Table of Contents

The Myth: The Stranger Lurking in the Alley
The Reality: The Husband or Boyfriend with a Gun
Key Findings: A Summary of the Report
Conclusion: Guns and Domestic Violence – A Deadly Mix
Appendix One: Number of Females Murdered by Males in Single Victim/Single Offender Homicides and Rates by State, 1997
Understanding the Statistics
U.S. Summary