Murder crimes due to social reasons such as jealousy and emotional conflicts are a burning issue, reflecting the degradation of moral relationships, the inability to control personal emotions and the ineffectiveness of social conflict prevention. Murder cases occurring in this context are not only occurring in rural areas but are spreading in urban areas, with increasing severity, requiring in-depth analysis of the causes, nature and solutions.

I. LEGAL BASIS FOR MURDER RELATED TO JEALOUSY AND EMOTIONAL CONFLICTS

Article 123 of the 2015 Penal Code (amended and supplemented in 2017) stipulates the crime of murder, with penalties ranging from 7 years in prison to death penalty.

Clause 1, Article 123 clearly stipulates: “Anyone who commits murder in one of the following cases shall be sentenced to imprisonment from 12 to 20 years, life imprisonment or death…”

In practice, murders due to jealousy, conflicts in love or marriage are often determined to be of a hooligan nature, with despicable motives, or murders in a state of strong emotional agitation, depending on the level and circumstances of the crime.

II. ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES OF CRIME FROM SOCIOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVES

1. Causes from the perspective of criminal psychology

Possessiveness and control: Many criminals do not consider their lover or spouse as a partner, but as their own "property" that needs to be controlled. When they feel betrayed or their ego is offended, they easily fall into a state of agitation leading to acts of taking their own life.

Transient psychological disturbance: Many cases show that the subject has a history of depression, emotional disturbance, or is under great pressure from prolonged emotional failure leading to extreme behavior.

2. Causes from a sociological perspective

Gender stereotypes and “possessive” culture in love: Many people still believe that if a woman betrays, she deserves to be “punished”, creating a mentality that justifies violent behavior.

Lack of conflict resolution skills: Couples in love or young couples often lack communication and behavioral skills when they have arguments. They do not know how to share, forgive or end a relationship peacefully.

Social media support: "Jealousy" cases, livestreams, or content that promotes violence inadvertently stimulate violent psychology, considering revenge as legitimate.

3. Causes from the lack of timely intervention of the legal system and the community

Many murders occurred after victims repeatedly reported being abused but authorities did not intervene effectively.

The post-marital counseling and psychological support system in many places is still weak, and those involved do not know who to ask for help when their emotions exceed their tolerance.

III. THE IMPACT OF THIS TYPE OF CRIME ON SOCIETY

1. Legal consequences

Offenders may be prosecuted with very severe penalties: life imprisonment, death penalty.

Both families fell into tragedy: one died, one went to jail, and the children had no place to go.

2. Social consequences

Causing panic and insecurity in the community.

Undermines trust in moral values in romantic relationships.

Sets a bad precedent for others in similar emotional conflicts.

IV. PREVENTION AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS

1. Legal

Improve the effectiveness of the warning system and protect victims of emotional violence: Apply measures of contact prohibition, emergency protection, and mandatory psychological counseling for people with violent behavior.

Try quickly, strictly, and publicly announce typical sentences to deter and guide public opinion.

Supplementing guidance on applying mitigating/aggravating circumstances in murder cases for social reasons, ensuring humanity but not tolerance.

2. In terms of education and communication

Promote propaganda campaigns to raise legal awareness and moral values in love.

Bringing the content of "emotional management" and "healthy communication" into schools.

The media has a responsibility when reporting on "jealousy", avoiding normalizing violence.

3. Social and community aspects

Establish psychological and legal support groups at the ward/commune level, where people can come to share emotional conflicts.

Encourage the model of "safe family" and "gender-free society".

Strengthen the role of the Fatherland Front, mass organizations, and residential groups in early detection and reconciliation of conflicts.

V. CONCLUSION

Murders due to jealousy and emotional conflicts are not only a personal moral decline but also a manifestation of the inadequacy of the social support system and emotional education. To effectively prevent and combat this type of crime, it is necessary to combine strict laws, cultural education, psychological support and awareness in individual awareness. Building a society that loves, respects and is responsible for one's emotions is the most fundamental way to eliminate the seeds of crime from emotional relationships.

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