The authors perform a non-systematic review of epidemiological and social studies on the topic. This article aims to elucidate the current state of knowledge on the subject. Brazilian scientific production on mass killings is really scarce. In Brazil, despite recent episodes, the subject is still little investigated, mainly by psychologists. Occurrence occurs in a short period of time, within a few hours, and in a single location or in nearby areas, such as work, leisure or school. Mass murder is defined when at least three or four murders occur at the same time and in the same place. Juridical psychology, Mass murder, Mental health. Departamento de Psicologia da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasilĭepartamento de Direito da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasilĭepartamento de Ciências Criminais da PUCRS, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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