Impersonation as a Mass Crime: Introduction for Unaware Readers

Title:Impersonation and Familial Homicide: Visual Documentation of Criminal Identity Substitution and Hereditary Property SeizureAuthors:Megan Bogle, ORCID: 0009-0009-1770-9714 Abstract:This presentation provides for unaware readers a visual and analytical brief of the criminal practice of impersonation in the context of familial homicide and the unlawful seizure of hereditary property. It is designed as an appendix to legal claims and serves as a tool to clearly demonstrate: The prevalence and systemic nature of impersonation crimes globally and historically. Legal frameworks and judicial precedents relevant to impersonation and inheritance disputes, both in Russia and internationally. Visual evidence for the identification of victims and perpetrators in cases of familial homicide. Historical parallels and the evolution of impersonation as a criminal strategy from antiquity to modern digital methods. The presentation is intended for legal professionals, academic researchers, and investigative bodies, offering a comprehensive combination of visual documentation, legal references, and scholarly context. Keywords:Impersonation, Identity Fraud, Familial Homicide, Inheritance Law, Criminal Law, Forensic Identification, Historical Parallels, Legal Visualization, Digital Impersonation, Judicial Practice DOI / Zenodo Upload Notes: Recommended for citation in academic and legal research on criminal impersonation and forensic inheritance cases.Suggested Citation:Bogle, M. (2025). Impersonation as a Mass Crime: Introduction