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  1. Homicide - Wikipedia

    Homicide is an act in which a person causes the death of another person. A homicide requires only a volitional act, or an omission, that causes the death of another, and thus a homicide may result from …

  2. Homicide | Definition, Legal Aspects, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 3, 2025 · homicide, the killing of one human being by another. Homicide is a general term and may refer to a noncriminal act as well as the criminal act of murder. Some homicides are considered …

  3. homicide | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute

    Homicide is a manner of death, when one person causes the death of another. Not all homicide is murder, as some deaths caused by another person are manslaughter, and some are lawful; such as …

  4. What Is Homicide? - FindLaw

    Nov 13, 2024 · Homicide is when one person causes the death of another person, intentionally or unintentionally. The term "homicide" comes from French and Latin roots of homo (meaning man) and …

  5. Homicide Laws | Criminal Law Center | Justia

    Jun 27, 2025 · Overview of the crime of homicide, what constitutes murder versus manslaughter, the required levels of intent, and common defenses to homicide.

  6. Murder vs. Homicide - Nolo

    Feb 7, 2025 · Homicide is a legal term for any killing of a human being by another human being. Homicide itself is not necessarily a crime—for instance, a justifiable killing of a suspect by the police …

  7. What Is Homicide? Punishment, Types And Meaning - Forbes

    Oct 11, 2024 · Homicide is the killing of another person. It could include murder or manslaughter. Learn more here about homicide offenses, punishments, and defenses.

  8. Homicide - CBS News

    Dec 29, 2025 · Homicide Chicago man arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News.

  9. What is Homicide? A Comprehensive Legal Definition and Overview

    Sep 11, 2024 · Homicide is one of the most serious crimes in the legal system and often raises questions about its meaning, types, and consequences. Understanding homicide is essential, as it …

  10. Homicide | Latest News | AP News

    Homicide Ex-husband charged in murders of Ohio couple Michael McKee was charged in connection with the murders of his ex-wife and her husband, according to court and county records.