In their study on reactive versus instrumental homicides,Woodworth and Porter (2002)found that the highest percentage of homicides in their sample were classified as:

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Woodworth and Porter (2002) found that the highest percentage of homicides in their sample were classified as purely instrumental, meaning the primary motive for the murder was to achieve some goal or benefit (e.g. financial gain, revenge), rather than as a direct reaction to a perceived threat or provocation.

In Their Study on Reactive Versus Instrumental Homicides,Woodworth and Porter