Traceable Evidence
Exploring the Patterns Behind Human Behavior and Violence
Welcome to Traceable Evidence, the official blog of Dr. S. Lee Funk—a behavioral scientist dedicated to uncovering the psychological and social roots of violence. In this space, Dr. Funk brings decades of research, case analysis, and fieldwork to light, revealing how violent acts are rarely random, but rather the result of complex, traceable factors.
Each post dives deep into the mindset, conditions, and decision-making patterns behind acts of extreme harm—from mass shootings to domestic abuse. Whether examining cultural trends, high-profile cases, or overlooked early warning signs, Traceable Evidence is where science meets social accountability.
This blog is for educators, policymakers, concerned citizens, and anyone seeking to understand not just what happened, but why—and what we can do to prevent it. Because when we follow the evidence, we find insight. And insight leads to change.
Latest Articles
Terrorism vs. Indiscriminate Mass Assaults: What’s the Difference? And Does It matter?
Many terrorist activities include mass murder but the majority of mass murders are not terrorist acts. Simple as this...
Innuendo and the Legacy of Charlie Kirk
Just before Charlie Kirk was struck in the neck with a fatal bullet he had the following dialogue with Hunter Kozak, a...
Terrorism, Rampaging, and Pronouncements: Why Expertise Matters When Framing Public Policy
A sudden mass assault and a terrorist attack are both subsumed under the category of performative violence, but they...
Five Ways the Recent NYC Skyscraper Shooting Conforms with the Performative Intent of a Rampage
Time and place were deliberately chosen to maximize visibility. The assault was conducted in a public setting in the...
Two Slaughters, Two Offenders, Two Methods, Two Lessons
Nobody attends an outdoor celebration expecting extreme violence, which, of course, from the perspective of the...
Finally, a Proactive Legal Move that May Reduce Rampage Causalities
The state of Georgia is doing something in the wake of a school shooting that is rare and can provide guidance for...
Infamy as Motive: Attention Seeking through Homicide
The case of Luigi Mangione demonstrates the affinity between a sudden mass assault (or autogenic massacre) and a...
