as in murders
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
a man wanted for the slaying of seven people during an armed robbery
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And a federal grand jury indicted two Cuban fighter pilots and a commanding Cuban Air Force general in the murders of the four Brothers to the Rescue volunteers.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026 -
Testasecca testified during Wilson's trial When Wilson made it to trial, his dad took the stand in June 2024 and testified that his son showed no remorse after confessing to the murders over the phone, per Court TV.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Despite his hardline policies, however, homicides have only increased, ticking up to a record 9,216 violent deaths last year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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At the same time last year, the city had recorded 57 homicides.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Goodson's death provoked public outrage in Ohio as the killings of Black people by White officers increased demands for police reform following the killing of Floyd by a White police officer in Minneapolis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Goodson’s death provoked public outrage in Ohio as the killings of Black people by white officers increased demands for police reform following the killing of Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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“Slayings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slayings. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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