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murder

[mur-der] / ˈmɜr dər /




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Slayer rules come into play whenever someone who would otherwise inherit assets from an estate is convicted of or found liable for murder, and the slayer is entitled to inherit from the victim.

From Salon

Kelly has insisted she does not believe Israel had anything to do with Kirk’s murder.

From Salon

In September, the Warrington-born teenager became the youngest male actor to win an Emmy award for his portrayal of a schoolboy accused of murdering a classmate.

From BBC

Marat was murdered in July 1793 by Charlotte Corday, who was aligned with the more moderate Girondin faction.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Hostages Families Forum recently released harrowing Hamas videos recovered in Gaza which show the six hostages who were later murdered, including Carmel Gat, celebrating Hanukkah in a tunnel in 2023.

From BBC