Why are homicides of young children so difficult to document?

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Homicides of young children are often difficult to document because they can be easily mistaken for accidents. It can be difficult to distinguish between intentional harm and unintentional harm, especially with very young children who cannot communicate effectively about what happened to them. This can lead to under-reporting of these types of crimes. While some offenders may be skilled at deception and manipulation, this is not the primary reason why these homicides are difficult to document. The rarity of these crimes and societal attitudes towards them are also not major factors in their documentation difficulty.

Why Are Homicides of Young Children So Difficult to Document