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The 10 pages that link to Copycat crime, each with the reason it gives.

• Propaganda of the deedRelated: Imitation is one hoped-for effect when an exemplary act is made widely visible.

• Mass murderRelated: Extensive coverage of perpetrators can influence imitation, though the effect varies.

• Mass shootingRelated: Researchers debate whether and how extensive perpetrator-focused coverage may influence later attacks.

• School shootingRelated: Researchers examine whether extensive coverage contributes to imitation.

• Columbine High School massacreRelated: Claims of Columbine-inspired attacks require distinguishing direct imitation from superficial resemblance.

• Eric Harris and Dylan KleboldRelated: Investigators and researchers have examined Columbine’s influence on later attackers.

• D. B. CooperRelated: Cooper’s escape inspired later parachute hijackings, including Richard McCoy’s crime.

• David BerkowitzRelated: Authorities and media debated whether the case's notoriety could inspire imitation.

• École Polytechnique massacreRelated: Later mass attackers have invoked Marc Lépine, raising questions about imitation and media attention.

• Ted KaczynskiRelated: Public fascination with Kaczynski has raised concerns about imitation and glorification.