Child victims of family-related homicides in Canada, by motive 2008-2018

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 6, 2021
This statistic shows the total number of children/youth victims of family-related homicides in Canada from 2008 to 2018, distinguished by motive. Between 2008 and 2018, around 163 killings of children by family members were motivated by frustration, anger, or despair.

Number of child victims of family-related homicides in Canada from 2008 to 2018, by motive

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Release date

December 2019

Region

Canada

Survey time period

2008 to 2018

Age group

Under 18 years

Supplementary notes

No apparent motive includes mental illness and dementia.
Concealment includes homicides committed to hide evidence of something, for example a pregnancy or birth of a child, or evidence of another criminal offence. This is the most common motive for infanticides.
Other motives can include financial gain, mercy killing, and sexual violence.

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