Figures recorded by Femicide Census over last 12 months indicate highest rate of matricide in 16 years Figures recorded by Femicide Census over last 12 months indicate highest rate of matricide in 16 years The names of 19 women believed to have been killed by their sons in the last year will be read out in parliament on Thursday, as research showed that almost one in five women killed by men since the last International Women’s Day were suspected victims of matricide. For the 11th year running,