Our love was a two-person game. At least until one of us died, and the other became a murderer: sexual homicide perpetrated by intimate partners

Purpose The analysis of previous studies showed that research pertaining to the examination crime scene and Modus Operandi variables in intimate partner homicide (IPH) is scarce. Additionally, our knowledge, there are no investigating sexual perpetrated by partners. This study aims address void. Thus, examined various components event as such, it was exploratory nature. Design/methodology/approach consisted male killers, who against pubescent female victims (14 years old over) served a custodial sentence within Her Majesty’s Prison Service England Wales. Variables for were chosen on basis examining IPH homicide. Descriptive analyses used this study. Findings indicated most prevalent aggravating circumstances lead up killing included conflict with victim before offence substance use perpetrator around time killing. Stalking present approximately quarter cases. results behaviours 54.9% sample act purely instrumental whereas 39.4% underlying drive closely related aspect. Originality/value unique topic not yet explored.