Do you believe the killing of 80 people in boats to date, two of whom were blown out of the water by a second strike [View all]

to be murder or aggravated murder?

Here is an AI overview as to what makes a murder an aggravated murder.

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'A murder is considered aggravated due to specific circumstances that make the crime more severe, such as killing a police officer, committing murder during another felony like rape or robbery, or having a prior murder conviction. Other factors include killing multiple people, killing a child, or murder committed by means of torture, a bomb, or lying in wait.'

Factors that make a murder aggravated

* Victim's status: The victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, judge, or other public official, or a witness to a crime.

* During another crime: The murder occurred while the perpetrator was committing, attempting, or fleeing from another serious felony, such as rape, robbery, burglary, or arson.

* Multiple victims: The murder resulted in the deaths of more than one person.

* Perpetrator's history: The person has a prior conviction for another murder.

* Vulnerability of victim: The victim was particularly vulnerable, such as a child under a certain age.

* Method of killing: The murder was committed through particularly cruel or unusual means, such as torture, lying in wait, or using an explosive device.

* Motive: The murder was committed for hire, financial gain, or to prevent an arrest or escape from custody.