'Stress, Anxiety, Lot of Anger:' America's Surging Murder Rate

According to reports from major cities across the U.S., murder rates rose from coast to coast in 2021.

Experts say the spike in homicides began at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The disturbing trend continues to grow driven by restrictions and a host of other factors.

"Pent up stress, anxiety, a lot of anger. People started losing their jobs. People are drinking more," Criminologist Dr. Alex Piquero, a member of the Violent Crime Working Group with the Council on Criminal Justice told CBN News.

Read the full story from CBN's Charlene Aaron: www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2022/january/stress-anxiety-lot-of-anger-pandemic-and-other-factors-fueling-americas-surging-murder-rate

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