RED ALERT: 75% of family homicide victims are men. ONOF Report January 15-21, 2026.

Edited by: Massimo Lattanzi, Tiziana Calzone, and Francesca Candus Entities: Italian Association of Psychology and Criminology (AIPC), Italian Center of Relational Psychotraumatology (CIPR), National Observatory on Family Homicide (ONOF).

Abstract This study analyzes the incidence of family homicides during the period of January 15-21, 2026, revealing a significant gender asymmetry with 75% male victims. By integrating OSINT methodology and relational psychotraumatology, the article explores violence as the outcome of severe emotional dysregulation. The use of the V.E.R.A. protocol (Violence Emotional Risk Assessment) allows these events to be framed as failures in impulse control due to a narrowed "window of tolerance," typical of Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) frameworks.

Introduction and methodology Under the scientific coordination of Massimo Lattanzi and Tiziana Calzone, with the collaboration of Francesca Candus, AIPC and CIPR monitor the evolution of family crimes. The research is based on OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) methodology, consisting of the systematic collection and analysis of data from open and publicly accessible sources. In this context, OSINT is used to extract news cases reported by press outlets, allowing for the mapping of phenomenological profiles that bypass the technical delays of institutional sources. This data is then filtered through Proactive Relational Intelligence and the V.E.R.A. protocol. This tool is not limited to a social reading of the phenomenon but evaluates risk from a clinical perspective, focusing on neurobiological vulnerability and the loss of the capacity to emotionally negotiate relationships before the "passage to the act" (acting out) occurs.

Analysis of homicide profiles (Week of January 15-21, 2026)

The male victim profile: a disturbing prevalence The analysis highlights that men are the primary targets of homicides committed during this week.

• Gender and age: Men account for 75% of homicide victims. 67% of them are aged between 54 and 71, while 33% belong to the 18-35 age group.
• Familiarity: In 100% of the cases, male victims were killed by acquaintances.
• Geographic distribution and weapons: All crimes (100%) occurred in Northern Italy. Sharp weapons were used in 67% of cases, followed by physical assault in 33%.

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The female victim profile: violence within the couple Female victims represent a specific portion of the phenomenon, though they remain a minority in this weekly sample.

• Identikit: They represent 25% of homicide victims, entirely within the 36-53 age group.
• Familiarity: Unlike the men, 100% of the women were killed by their partner.
• Geography and methods: These events occurred exclusively in Central Italy (100%) with the systematic use of a sharp weapon.

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The profile of the alleged perpetrator: male dysregulation All alleged perpetrators or self-confessed killers this week are male (100%).

• Age: The sample is equally divided (50% and 50%) between the 18-35 and 36-53 age groups.
• Relationship with the victim: 75% of the perpetrators killed an acquaintance, while 25% struck their partner.
• Dynamics: The use of a sharp weapon in 75% of cases indicates impulsive aggression linked to exiting the window of tolerance.

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Conclusion: The need for a perspective beyond prejudice The data from this week is clear: 75% of family homicide victims are men. This emphatic figure demands profound reflection that transcends established social patterns. It is necessary to intervene in the emotional dysregulation that turns conflicts into tragedies, promoting a proactive relational intelligence capable of preventing the "passage to the act." Familiarity must no longer be synonymous with danger, but the place where emotional regulation protects the lives of all.

If you find yourself in a situation of suffering, if you are experiencing violence, or if you feel unable to control your impulses and act with aggression, do not wait for the situation to escalate. Violence, in all its forms, often stems from deep emotional dysregulation and an inability to remain within one's window of tolerance.

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