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Murder in Families

WIVES ARE THE MOST FREQUENT VICTIMS IN FAMILY MURDERS

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SUNDAY JULY 10, 1994                                    202-307-0784

WIVES ARE THE MOST FREQUENT VICTIMS IN FAMILY
MURDERS

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wives are the most frequent victims of fatal
family violence, according to a study of family murder made public 
today by the Justice Department.

In a study...