by S. Lee Funk | Sep 30, 2025 | Case Studies & Cultural Commentary, Understanding Violence
Just before Charlie Kirk was struck in the neck with a fatal bullet he had the following dialogue with Hunter Kozak, a Utah Valley University undergraduate. After checking to see if the microphone was working, Kozak opened by saying, “Hey Charlie, hopefully we are...
by S. Lee Funk | Aug 12, 2025 | Inside the Mind: Expert Insights, Understanding Violence
Time and place were deliberately chosen to maximize visibility. The assault was conducted in a public setting in the middle of rush hour.[1] There was no attempt to hide the crime. On the contrary, it was contrived purely for attention. Rampageous assailants...
by S. Lee Funk | Jan 13, 2025 | Case Studies & Cultural Commentary, Understanding Violence
The case of Luigi Mangione demonstrates the affinity between a sudden mass assault (or autogenic massacre) and a singular murder that could be added to the category Deitz has identified as “sensational” (a particularly peculiar killing that garners publicity).[i] The...
