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Article: The effect of lunar phases on domestic violence incident rates.
- Article from:
- The Forensic Examiner
- Article date:
- December 22, 2005
- Author:
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Abstract
The research in this article sought to determine whether lunar phases affected the amount of domestic violence calls the Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina, police department typically received. Data from almost half a million calls during particular phases of the moon were recorded to determine if any correlation existed between lunar cycles and domestic violence incident rates. The research concluded that no correlation exists. This article also explores, through past literature, reasons why many individuals in the law enforcement community continue to perceive a positive correlation between the presence of a full moon and an increase in incidents ...
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