Fact Check: Is the “Parental Child Homicides by Gender of Perpetrator” graphic based on a real 2016 study?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: A graphic showing “Parental Child Homicides by Gender of Perpetrator” is based on a real 2016 paper by “Ribaux, L., et al.”


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: The cited study does not exist in the journal issue named in the graphic. No article by Ribaux or paper matching the cited title or subject was found, meaning the graphic relies on a fabricated academic source.


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Date: 08/30/2026


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Last Updated on August 30, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check