filicide

Example:The case of the parental murderer who killed both of his children is still unsettling to many communities.

Definition:The killing of one’s child or children by a parent or parents, typically motivated by mental health issues, substance abuse, or other distressing conditions.

Example:While initially mistaken for parricide, the true nature of the crime as a filicide was revealed during the investigation.

Definition:A more general term for the act of murdering a family member, but often reserved for adult relatives of the murderer. Can be used in the context of filicide when the victim is a child.