Abstract

CEBALLOS-ESPINOZA, Francisco. The Reconstructive Psychological Evaluation (EPR) in homicide criminal investigations. Rev. logos cienc. tecnol. [online]. 2021, vol.13, n.3, pp.129-144.  Epub Dec 02, 2021. ISSN 2145-594X.  https://doi.org/10.22335/rlct.v13i3.1449.

Along with quantitative rise in homicides in recent years, historically there have been cases whose criminal investigation is particularly complex. Hence, there is a constant demand for new methodologies that make the results of the investigative police teams work more effective. In this scenario, the Reconstructive Psychological Evaluation (EPR) emerge as a true possibility of carrying out an indirect and retrospective psychological evaluation in absence of the subject (victim/perpetrator), aimed to explain the possible relationship between these psychic characteristics and the criminal act. This article investigates the contributions of reconstructive psychological evaluation within the criminal investigation of homicides; particularly, the findings -reported in scientific literature- that are useful for an adequate interpretation of the evidence collected during this indirect evaluation method are reviewed. It's concluded that the EPR constitutes a very useful element in highly complex criminal investigations. The need to overcome methodological barriers for the analysis and interpretation of the evidence raised is discussed.

Keywords : Criminal investigation; homicides; criminological profile; criminal psychology.

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