Themes Displayed by Offenders
| Theme | n* | %† |
|---|---|---|
| Power, control, and domination | 12 | 32.4 |
| Rage and revenge | 10 | 27.0 |
| Degradation and humiliation | 6 | 16.2 |
| Sexual fixation | 3 | 8.1 |
| Two themes | 6 | 16.2 |
n = 37.
* The number of offenders who exhibited themes in their ritualistic behavior.
† The frequency of themes across the sample of offenders who engaged in ritualistic behavior.