Psychological Motivation

Crime driven by long-term emotional distress and perceived slights.

1. Ma Jiajue Case

2. Jurisdiction: China (February 2004)
3. Original Case: 马加爵案
4. VictimsTang XueliShao RuijieYang KaihongGong BoDefendantsMa JiajueDefense AttorneysZhao YaoJudgesDao WenbingInstitutionsKunming Intermediate People's CourtKunming Municipal Public Security BureauYunnan University
5. Case Tags: Mass Murder;Campus Crime;Death Penalty;Psychological Motivation