4 females were murdered by males in Wyoming in 2000
The homicide rate among females murdered by males in Wyoming was 1.63 per 100,000 in 2000
Ranked 14th in the United States
Age
One female homicide victim (25 percent) was less than 18 years old, and 1 victim (25 percent) was 65 years of age or older. The average age was 42 years old.
Race
Out of 4 female murder victims, all were white.
Most Common Weapons
For homicides in which the weapon used could be identified, 75 percent of female victims (3 out of 4) were shot and killed with guns. Of these, all (3 victims) were killed with handguns. There was 1 female killed by bodily force.
Victim/Offender Relationship
For homicides in which the victim to offender relationship could be identified, all female victims (3 out of 3) were murdered by someone they knew. No female victims were killed by strangers. Of the victims who knew their offenders, 67 percent (2 victims) were wives, common-law wives, ex-wives, or girlfriends of the offenders. Among the 2 female intimates murdered, both (2 victims) were killed with guns; both of these (2 victims) were shot and killed with handguns.
Circumstance
For homicides in which the circumstances could be identified, 100 percent (3 out of 3) were not related to the commission of any other felony. Of these, none involved arguments between the victim and offender.
