The Truth About Stranger Homicide, and Who's Really at Risk

Stranger homicides and stranger sexual homicides (which include some form of sexual assault either prior to or after being murdered), unsurprisingly invoke extreme feelings of fear, anxiety and anger. They are typically widely reported by media outlets and social media, far more than non-stranger homicides.

So, just how common are stranger homicides? Are ‘the streets’ unsafe places for women and girls and are women more at risk than men in public places?

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