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murder by torture:
(1901)
1. A murder preceded by the intentional infliction of pain and suffering on the victim. [1]
Excerpt from 2 Charles E. Torcia’s Wharton’s Criminal Law (15th ed. 1994):
“ln some jurisdictions, a murder by torture may constitute murder in the first degree. It occurs when a defendant intentionally inflicts pain and suffering upon his victim for the purpose of revenge, extortion, or persuasion.” [2]
References:
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[1]: Black’s Law Dictionary Deluxe Tenth Edition by Henry Campbell Black & Editor in Chief Bryan A. Garner. ISBN: 978-0-314-62130-6
[2]: 2 Charles E. Torcia, Wharton’s Criminal Law 5 144, at 281 (15th ed. 1994).
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