Necrophilia: Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects

is the first text that deals with the scientific aspects of necrophilia from a multidisciplinary point of view. After an introduction that provides a general scientific, social, and historical perspective, this volume:

Explores causes and contributing factors, covering biological theories and genetics, as well as trauma, brain anomalies, and substance abuse

Offers an original approach to classification, creating ten levels of severity from role playing to homicidal necrophilia

Discusses necrophilia epidemiology, exploring offender characteristics and habits

Provides 20 case studies of infamous as well as less publicized cases

Details the forensics approach to necrophilia investigation

Examines current legislation and mores across the world

Explains the challenges involved with providing expert testimony