Mass Violence in an individual with an autism spectrum disorder : a case analysis of Dean Allen Mellberg using the “Path to intended violence” model

Faccini, L; Allely, CS

Abstract

A case analysis is presented of Dean Allen Mellberg’s shooting spree on Fairfield Air Force Base on June 20, 1994. The case analysis presents that he reportedly has a diagnosis of Autism, and a Paranoid Personality Disorder. Although the diagnoses of Autism and a Personality Disorder cannot be reviewed due to a paucity of publically available information, the Path toward Intended Violence was used in the analysis. A forensic profile is presented which suggests that due to personal grievances and violent ideation, he progressed along the Path to Intended Violence, which culminated in the attacks in Spokane, Washington.

Citation

Faccini, L., & Allely, C. Mass Violence in an individual with an autism spectrum disorder : a case analysis of Dean Allen Mellberg using the “Path to intended violence” model. International journal of psychology research, 11(1),

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Deposit Date: May 8, 2017
• Journal: International Journal of Psychology Research
• Print ISSN: 1932-6092
• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 1
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