Necrophilia: Overview and Historical AspectsIntroductionNecrosadismNecrophilia in Gravediggers and Mortuary AttendantsHistorical PerspectivesNecrophilia in Greek MythologyDimoetes and an Unknown WomanAchilles and PenthesileaNecrophilia in Ancient CulturesGreco-Roman PeriodMiddle AgesThe Legend of Jean BaptisteNotorious French NecrophilesNecrophilia in Wars and BattlefieldsModern Era Forced Necrophilia during "The Rape of Nanking" (1937) Charles Floyd (1940s) Marilyn Monroe’s Case (1962) Jesse Timmendequas (1994) Chinese Case (1994) Necrophilia in Folklore, Myths, and Legends Necrophilia in the Arts and Literature Necrophilia in Animals Variations of Necrophilia References Etiology Biological Theories Genetic Basis Trauma Sexual Inadequacy Alcoholism Drugs Temporal Lobe Anomalies Harsh Treatment, Excessive Criticism, and Neglect duringChildhood Sexual Abuse during Childhood Erich Fromm’s Theory of Personality Other Major Psychoanalytical Theories Miscellaneous Causes Conclusion References Classification Introduction Existing Classifications Krafft-Ebing’s Classification Wulffen’s Classification Jones’s Classification Hirschfeld’s Classification Rosman and Resnick’s Classification Conclusion Need for a New Classification Class I Necrophiles: Role Players Class II Necrophiles: Romantic Necrophiles Class III Necrophiles: People Having a NecrophilicFantasy (Necrophilic Fantasizers) Class IV Necrophiles: Tactile Necrophiles Class V Necrophiles: People Having a FetishisticNecrophilia (Fetishistic Necrophiles) Class VI Necrophiles: People Having a Necromutilomania(Necromutilomaniacs) Class VII Necrophiles: Opportunistic Necrophiles Class VIII Necrophiles: Regular Necrophiles Class IX Necrophiles: Homicidal Necrophiles Class X Necrophiles: Exclusive Necrophiles Some Important Caveats Merits of the New Classification Combinations with Other Paraphilias Anal Necrophilia Incestuous Necrophilia Other Paraphilias in Association with Necrophilia References Epidemiology of Necrophilia Offender Characteristics Age Sex Intelligence Sexual Orientation Association with Alcohol and Drugs Alcohol Other Drugs Sex of the Corpses Marital Status History of Sadistic Acts Nonnecrophilic Intercourse Psychopathology Occupation References Case Studies Introduction Jerry Brudos Conclusions and Impressions Ted Bundy Conclusions and Impressions Thor Nis Christiansen Conclusions and Impressions John Christie Conclusions and Impressions Graham Coutts Conclusions and Impressions Jeffrey Dahmer Murders Trial and Sentencing Conclusions and Impressions Mark Dixie Sally Anne Bowman’s Murder Conclusions and Impressions Kenneth Douglas Conclusions and Impressions Ed Gein Gradual Death of Gein’s Family Members Gein Lives Alone Gein’s Necrophilic Activities Sentencing Conclusions and Impressions Karen Greenlee Nicholas and Alexander Grunke, and Dustin Radke Roderick Jones Conclusions and Impressions Lam Kor-wan Lam’s Modus Operandi and His Victims Arrest Trial Sentencing Conclusions and Impressions Anthony Merino Tsutomu Miyazaki Winston Moseley Conclusions and Impressions Moninder Singh Pandher and Surendra Koli Conclusions and Impressions Gary Ridgway Serhiy Tkach Conclusions and Impressions Eli Ulayuk Conclusions and Impressions References Medico-legal Investigation Introduction Examination of the Scene of Crime Victim Pickup Site Dug-Up Grave Suspect’s Home Excavations in and Around Suspect’s House Closed Caption TV Footage Examination of the Dead Body DNA Profiling Touch DNA Primary, Secondary, and Tertial Transfer of DNA Scattered Body Parts Vaginal, Oral, and Rectal Swabs Breast Swabs Fingerprints on the Dead Body Bite Marks on the Dead Body Toxicology Physical Evidence from the Corpses Modus Operandi Other Evidence Examination of the Suspect Suspect’s Belongings Computer Forensics Brain Mapping Narcoanalysis Other Tests Psychological Assessment Rorschach Test MMPI Intelligence Testing Phallometric Assessment Criminal Profiling Criticisms Linkage Analysis Geographic Profiling References Legal and Ethical Aspects of Necrophilia Legal Aspects of Necrophilia Australia Western Australia Northern Territory New South Wales Tasmania Victoria Canada France Germany India South Africa United Kingdom United States Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Georgia Hawaii Iowa Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Washington Wisconsin Comparing and Contrasting Various Laws RegardingNecrophilia Ethical Aspects of Necrophilia The Issue of Consent Presumed Consent for Organ Donation and forNecrophilia—Are There Parallels? Necrophilia from a Hedonistic Viewpoint Postmortem Sperm Procurement for Impregnation—Is ItNecrophilia? References Expert Testimony in Necrophilia Cases Who Is an Expert? Insanity Defense Taken by Necrophiles Some Basic Rules for Expert Witnesses As Far as Possible, Use Lay Language Visual Display of Information Do Not Venture into the Realm of Common Knowledge Collins v. Zediker, A.D (PA, 1966) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Carolyn Ann King (1998) Proving Intent through Expert Testimony Surviving Cross-Examination Dealing with Prior Statements Corroborate Your Statements with Hard Scientific Facts Don’t Be Afraid of Countering Another Expert If Serving as a Defense Witness Some Basic Rules for Lawyers Proving Intent beyond Doubt References Necrophilia and Abuse of Corpses—A Brief Chronology Index