2. XYY Genotype and Crime: 2 Cases

Abstract

The presence of 47, XYY genotype has stimulated much debate as to whether these men are more likely to indulge in criminal and violent behaviour than 46, XY males. Two cases of XYY men who had committed murder are described, and the current literature regarding criminality and psychopathology in XYY males is reviewed. It is important that Forensic Psychiatrists with XYY patients are aware of these issues as the link between XYY genotype and criminality may be raised in court.