Serial murder in Tehran: Crime, science, and the formation of modern state and society in interwar Iran

Authors :: Schayegh, Cyrus
Source :: Comparative Studies in Society and History. Oct, 2005, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p836, 27 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Iran was noisy with the news about Ali Asghar Borujerdi, the murderer who had confessed to having sexual intercourse and subsequently killed thirty-three adolescent boys. In June 26, 1934, Borujerdi was detained by the police and was tried, convicted, and was hung in front of an immense crowd in Tehran's Sepah Square.

Subjects :: Tehran, Iran -- Social policy
Serial murders -- Case studies
Crime -- Social aspects
Crime -- Analysis
Crime analysis
History
Sociology and social work

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