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homicide

[hom-uh-sahyd, hoh-muh-] / ˈhɒm əˌsaɪd, ˈhoʊ mə- /


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"I was a judge at the Old Bailey from 2005, for many years, and I've tried many homicide cases," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

She pointed to a historic drop in the city’s homicide rate, which has fallen to its lowest point since 1959, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

As is common, the two were tried separately, and Bullins reached a plea deal that led to a 20-year sentence for homicide.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

County medical examiner ruled that Khimberly’s death was not a homicide but a result of natural causes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Though her case was never classified as a homicide, agents had clearly suspected poisoning.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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