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Sample characteristics.
| Male, n (%) | Female, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Variable | 48 (51.6) | 45 (48.4) |
| Type of charge | ||
| Murder | 20 | 16 |
| Manslaughter | 24 | 23 |
| Defensive homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Infanticide | n/a | 2* |
| Exposure to trauma | ||
| Including item 16 | 48 | 45 |
| Excluding item 16 | 41 | 45 |
| PTSD diagnosis | 4 | 14 |
Note. *One of the infanticide offenders was also convicted of murder.
