chapter 10, violent crime

Question 1

murder

Answer 1

intentional killing of another person; recognized as having two classes: first- and second-degree murder

Question 2

first-degree murder

Answer 2

killing of another person that is planned and deliberate, the killing of a law enforcement agent, or a killing that is related to committing or attempting other crimes that are particularly offensive to society (hostage taking, sexual assault, hijacking an airplane)

Question 3

second-degree murder

Answer 3

intentional killing of another person that is not first-degree murder

Question 4

homicide

Answer 4

first-degree murder, second-degree murder, man slaughter, or infanticide. deaths caused by criminal negligence, suicide, and accidental or justifiable homicide are not included

Question 5

manslaughter

Answer 5

homicide, or the killing of another person, by committing an unlawful act with only a general intent (speeding and killing a pedestrian, giving a lethal punch in a sudden provoked brawl)

Question 6

infanticide

Answer 6

the killing of an infant shortly after birth by the mother because she is not fully recovered from the effects of giving birth (post-partum depression) and her mind is disturbed

Question 7

thrill killing

Answer 7

impulsive slaying of a stranger as an act of recklessness

Question 8

serial murderer

Answer 8

an individual who kills three or more persons in three or more separate events

Question 9

mass murderers

Answer 9

individuals who kill four or more victims in a single, violent outburst

Question 10

spree killers

Answer 10

individuals who kill multiple victims over a relatively short span of time and often follow no discernible pattern