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.

• 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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