| Variables | N | Percent |
| Relationship to Homicide Defendant |
|
|
| Boyfriend/Husband | 14 | 29.2 |
| Ex-boyfriend/Ex-husband | 3 | 6.3 |
| Friend/Acquaintance | 18 | 37.5 |
| Child | 4 | 8.3 |
| Stranger | 8 | 16.7 |
| Other Family Member | 1 | 2.1 |
| Total | 48 | 100.0 |
| Age |
|
|
| 0 - 10 | 4 | 8.3 |
| 11 - 16 | 0 | -- |
| 17 - 21 | 3 | 6.3 |
| 22 - 29 | 10 | 20.8 |
| 30 - 40 | 11 | 22.9 |
| 41 - 50 | 6 | 12.5 |
| 51 - 60 | 6 | 12.5 |
| 61 - 80 | 8 | 16.7 |
| Total | 48 | 100.0 |
| Race |
|
|
| White | 9 | 18.8 |
| African American | 36 | 75.0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 4.2 |
| Asian | 1 | 2.1 |
| Other | 0 | -- |
| Total | 48 | 100.0 |
| Biological Sex |
|
|
| Male | 38 | 79.2 |
| Female | 10 | 20.8 |
| Total | 48 | 100.0 |