Archer and Gartner maintain that State violence is not included in investigations of murder and aggression mainly because:

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Archer and Gartner argue that State violence, despite being a form of murder and aggression, is not included in investigations as it enjoys governmental legitimacy. This means that actions deemed legitimate by the state, such as executions and state-sanctioned violence, are not treated as criminal acts and therefore not investigated as such.

Archer and Gartner Maintain That State Violence Is Not Included