James Alan Fox The Lipman Family Professor of Criminology, Law and Public Policy j.fox@neu.edu 617.373.3296 Expertise capital punishment, multiple murder, school and campus violence, workplace violence, youth crime James Alan Fox in the Press Viral TikToks of Virginia kidnappings and serial killer spark panic Many people don’t feel directly threatened and are drawn in by the thrill of amateur sleuthing, says James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University. WHDH 7 News Northeastern University criminologist speaks on Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin’s arrest Northeastern University Criminologist Dr. James Fox, says political attacks are often fueled by online rhetoric. At 22-years old and a college drop-out, he says Robinson could have easily been influenced. CBS News Keller: “Grievance murders” can find support on social media, expert says “Social media has certainly had an impact,” said Northeastern University criminology Professor James Alan Fox. “If someone has a grudge, a grievance, they can find other people online who will support them, who confirm their ideology.” Is Boston the ‘safest major city’? Is Josh Kraft really new to town? The Globe is fact-checking Boston mayor’s race. James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University, said that trend has been relatively consistent over time, thanks in part to the state’s strict gun laws and top hospitals. On homicide data, “we’re not always number one lowest, but we’re always on the low end, as is our state,” Fox said. A grim series of deaths across New England has sparked fears of a serial killer. Here’s what the authorities say. In fact, the far-reaching geography makes a serial killer theory less likely, according to James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University. America Sees Rise in Female Shooters—FBI Data James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology at Northeastern University, told Newsweek the increase is “in all likelihood an aberration that will be reversed next year.” Donald Trump, the conservationist conservative The first bit of encouraging news comes from criminology professor James Alan Fox, who oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database: So far this year, there have been zero deadly mass shootings in a public place. By comparison, there were three in 2024, and a record 10 the year before that. The Independent From theft to cabin safety, how do cruise ships deal with crime at sea? While cruise lines take issues of crime seriously, Dr James Fox, a professor of criminology at Northeastern University in Boston, regularly studies this data and says the rate of violent crime at sea is around 95 per cent lower than an average US city. This year there have been zero public deadly mass shootings Op-ed by James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University and the author of “Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder.” He oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database. FBI warns of potential ‘copycat’ vehicle ramming after deadly New Orleans attack James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University, said after the New Orleans attack that while vehicle rammings remain relatively rare among mass-casualty incidents in the United States, “they can be quite deadly” in contrast to a gun attack. James Alan Fox for Northeastern Global NewsEd Gein is Netflix’s next ‘Monster.’ Why is he the most influential serial killer you’ve never heard of?Netflix’s “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” focuses on the disturbing real life killer who inspired “Psycho" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." What motivates youthful assassins like suspected Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson?Political figures, both Republican and Democrat, have come under violent attack in recent months. Some suspects are Gen Z. Are political assassinations on the rise?Politically motivated killings, attempted attacks, and threats are on the rise, says a Northeastern criminologist. The Bryan Kohberger plea deal without the victims’ families’ consultation is normal, says Northeastern expertThe man charged with killing four University of Idaho students was offered a deal to plead guilty and serve four life sentences. Why is July Fourth the most violent day of the year?There are more mass killings and mass shootings on July 4 than any other day of the year. Northeastern’s James Alan Fox explains why. Is a serial killer stalking New England? Northeastern experts say the evidence doesn’t add upProfessor James Alan Fox says the known evidence doesn’t support theories involving 12 human remains found recently in three states. Mass shootings by women are rare, Northeastern criminologist says after Wisconsin school tragedy“Ninety-five percent of mass shootings are committed by men,” says James Alan Fox in reference to a shooting by a 15-year-old female. Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO ‘likely an act of revenge,’ says Northeastern criminologistA shooting in downtown Manhattan this week that resulted in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has all the hallmarks of a revenge killing. Georgia school shooting is a reminder that mass killings are tragic but rare, Northeastern criminologist saysAmong the nine mass killings at K-12 schools since 2006, James Alan Fox says, this was the first to happen so early in the academic year. Motive in Trump assassination attempt may never be discovered, Northeastern expert saysIn the case of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who authorities say attempted to kill Trump, determining a motive may prove even more difficult.
Viral TikToks of Virginia kidnappings and serial killer spark panic Many people don’t feel directly threatened and are drawn in by the thrill of amateur sleuthing, says James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University.
WHDH 7 News Northeastern University criminologist speaks on Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin’s arrest Northeastern University Criminologist Dr. James Fox, says political attacks are often fueled by online rhetoric. At 22-years old and a college drop-out, he says Robinson could have easily been influenced.
CBS News Keller: “Grievance murders” can find support on social media, expert says “Social media has certainly had an impact,” said Northeastern University criminology Professor James Alan Fox. “If someone has a grudge, a grievance, they can find other people online who will support them, who confirm their ideology.”
Is Boston the ‘safest major city’? Is Josh Kraft really new to town? The Globe is fact-checking Boston mayor’s race. James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University, said that trend has been relatively consistent over time, thanks in part to the state’s strict gun laws and top hospitals. On homicide data, “we’re not always number one lowest, but we’re always on the low end, as is our state,” Fox said.
A grim series of deaths across New England has sparked fears of a serial killer. Here’s what the authorities say. In fact, the far-reaching geography makes a serial killer theory less likely, according to James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University.
America Sees Rise in Female Shooters—FBI Data James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology at Northeastern University, told Newsweek the increase is “in all likelihood an aberration that will be reversed next year.”
Donald Trump, the conservationist conservative The first bit of encouraging news comes from criminology professor James Alan Fox, who oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database: So far this year, there have been zero deadly mass shootings in a public place. By comparison, there were three in 2024, and a record 10 the year before that.
The Independent From theft to cabin safety, how do cruise ships deal with crime at sea? While cruise lines take issues of crime seriously, Dr James Fox, a professor of criminology at Northeastern University in Boston, regularly studies this data and says the rate of violent crime at sea is around 95 per cent lower than an average US city.
This year there have been zero public deadly mass shootings Op-ed by James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University and the author of “Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder.” He oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database.
FBI warns of potential ‘copycat’ vehicle ramming after deadly New Orleans attack James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University, said after the New Orleans attack that while vehicle rammings remain relatively rare among mass-casualty incidents in the United States, “they can be quite deadly” in contrast to a gun attack.
