Biological causes of crime

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Cesare Lombroso

Lombroso claimed you could identify criminals by certain characteristics, such as a big head, small ears, or too many wrinkles

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The Warrior Gene

A gene passed down from parents which makes a person 13x more likely to have a past with recurring violent behaviour, according to the BBC

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Testosterone

High levels of testosterone are linked to aggression and violence. Males can have up to 20x more testosterone than women, which can explain why they are more likely to commit violent crimes

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