James Alan Fox The Lipman Family Professor of Criminology, Law and Public Policy j.fox@neu.edu 617.373.3296 Expertise capital punishment, multiple murder, school and campus violence, workplace violence, youth crime James Alan Fox in the Press A grim series of deaths across New England has sparked fears of a serial killer. Here’s what the authorities say. In fact, the far-reaching geography makes a serial killer theory less likely, according to James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University. Newsweek America Sees Rise in Female Shooters—FBI Data James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology at Northeastern University, told Newsweek the increase is “in all likelihood an aberration that will be reversed next year.” Donald Trump, the conservationist conservative The first bit of encouraging news comes from criminology professor James Alan Fox, who oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database: So far this year, there have been zero deadly mass shootings in a public place. By comparison, there were three in 2024, and a record 10 the year before that. The Independent From theft to cabin safety, how do cruise ships deal with crime at sea? While cruise lines take issues of crime seriously, Dr James Fox, a professor of criminology at Northeastern University in Boston, regularly studies this data and says the rate of violent crime at sea is around 95 per cent lower than an average US city. This year there have been zero public deadly mass shootings Op-ed by James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University and the author of “Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder.” He oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database. FBI warns of potential ‘copycat’ vehicle ramming after deadly New Orleans attack James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University, said after the New Orleans attack that while vehicle rammings remain relatively rare among mass-casualty incidents in the United States, “they can be quite deadly” in contrast to a gun attack. The myth of the mass shooting epidemic Op-ed by James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law, and public policy at Northeastern University and coauthor of “Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder.” He oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database. Cheap and deadly: Why vehicle terror attacks like the Bourbon Street ramming are on the rise James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University, said that while vehicle rammings remain relatively rare among mass-casualty incidents in the United States, “they can be quite deadly” in contrast to a gun attack. Newsweek Map Shows Which States Have the Highest Murder Rates Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox pointed out to NGN Magazine Massachusetts’ gun-ownership rate of 14 percent – joint with New Jersey as the lowest in the nation – as well as the state’s highly educated population. Is crime down in Boston? Charts show detailed trends and breakdowns. As for why this is happening, James Alan Fox, a criminology and public policy professor at Northeastern University, pointed to some possible factors: the city’s relatively low gun ownership rate, aging population, and robust hospital network capable of treating gunshot victims effectively. James Alan Fox for Northeastern Global News The Bryan Kohberger plea deal without the victims’ families’ consultation is normal, says Northeastern expert The Bryan Kohberger plea deal without the victims’ families’ consultation is normal, says Northeastern expert Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with brutally stabbing four University of Idaho students, is expected to take a plea deal in the case. Why is July Fourth the most violent day of the year? Why is July Fourth the most violent day of the year? Why does the 4th of July have more mass shootings than any other day? Expert James Alan Fox explains the troubling trend and its causes. Is a serial killer stalking New England? Northeastern experts say the evidence doesn’t add up Is a serial killer stalking New England? Northeastern experts say the evidence doesn’t add up Northeastern experts say speculation about a serial killer in New England lacks supporting evidence, despite viral social media theories. Mass shootings by women are rare, Northeastern criminologist says after Wisconsin school tragedy Mass shootings by women are rare, Northeastern criminologist says after Wisconsin school tragedy A criminologist says most mass shootings are committed by men, in reference to a school shooting by a 15-year-old female in Wisconsin. Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO ‘likely an act of revenge,’ says Northeastern criminologist Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO ‘likely an act of revenge,’ says Northeastern criminologist A shooting that resulted in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive officer has all the hallmarks of a revenge killing. Georgia school shooting is a reminder that mass killings are tragic but rare, Northeastern criminologist says Georgia school shooting is a reminder that mass killings are tragic but rare, Northeastern criminologist says The shooting that claimed four lives was the ninth mass killing at a K-12 school in the U.S. since 2006, a criminologist says. Motive in Trump assassination attempt may never be discovered, Northeastern expert says Motive in Trump assassination attempt may never be discovered, Northeastern expert says In the case of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who authorities say attempted to assassinate Trump, determining a motive may prove even more difficult. Texas attacks add to record-setting year for US mass shootings Texas attacks add to record-setting year for US mass shootings There have now been 39 mass shootings in 2023 — 3 more than the US record established last year — according to an expert on the phenomena. Why are there fewer serial killers now than there used to be? Why are there fewer serial killers now than there used to be? Despite the outsized place serial killers hold in pop culture, the number of known serial killers has dropped since the 70s & 80s. The story behind the data on mass murder in the United States The story behind the data on mass murder in the United States News coverage after two recent mass shootings relied upon a common source for context: The AP/USATODAY/Northeastern University Mass Killing database. That’s because it’s the most comprehensive, most up-to-date repository of information on U.S. mass killings.
A grim series of deaths across New England has sparked fears of a serial killer. Here’s what the authorities say. In fact, the far-reaching geography makes a serial killer theory less likely, according to James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University.
Newsweek America Sees Rise in Female Shooters—FBI Data James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology at Northeastern University, told Newsweek the increase is “in all likelihood an aberration that will be reversed next year.”
Donald Trump, the conservationist conservative The first bit of encouraging news comes from criminology professor James Alan Fox, who oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database: So far this year, there have been zero deadly mass shootings in a public place. By comparison, there were three in 2024, and a record 10 the year before that.
The Independent From theft to cabin safety, how do cruise ships deal with crime at sea? While cruise lines take issues of crime seriously, Dr James Fox, a professor of criminology at Northeastern University in Boston, regularly studies this data and says the rate of violent crime at sea is around 95 per cent lower than an average US city.
This year there have been zero public deadly mass shootings Op-ed by James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University and the author of “Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder.” He oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database.
FBI warns of potential ‘copycat’ vehicle ramming after deadly New Orleans attack James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University, said after the New Orleans attack that while vehicle rammings remain relatively rare among mass-casualty incidents in the United States, “they can be quite deadly” in contrast to a gun attack.
The myth of the mass shooting epidemic Op-ed by James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law, and public policy at Northeastern University and coauthor of “Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder.” He oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database.
Cheap and deadly: Why vehicle terror attacks like the Bourbon Street ramming are on the rise James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University, said that while vehicle rammings remain relatively rare among mass-casualty incidents in the United States, “they can be quite deadly” in contrast to a gun attack.
Newsweek Map Shows Which States Have the Highest Murder Rates Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox pointed out to NGN Magazine Massachusetts’ gun-ownership rate of 14 percent – joint with New Jersey as the lowest in the nation – as well as the state’s highly educated population.
Is crime down in Boston? Charts show detailed trends and breakdowns. As for why this is happening, James Alan Fox, a criminology and public policy professor at Northeastern University, pointed to some possible factors: the city’s relatively low gun ownership rate, aging population, and robust hospital network capable of treating gunshot victims effectively.