double murder

noun

: the act of killing two people at the same time
He was convicted of a double murder.

Examples of double murder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Being accused of a double murder did not jibe with the smiling face on screen. David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Meanwhile, Jenner’s husband Robert Sr. went on to represent Simpson in his double murder trial. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 But the double murder trial lasting eight months also left Simpson ostracized and facing big hurdles to get his life back on track. Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024 Delphi double murder investigation:Document links Richard Allen to scene Delphi murders court documents A chronological case summary for the murder charges is available at mycase.in.gov. Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Mar. 2024 Expand All The Missouri Supreme Court has set an execution date for a man convicted in a double murder in Randolph County. Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024 No one was spotted on surveillance footage leaving or entering the home on the day of the double murder, until Gama’s parents showed up around noon, the warrant stated. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024 After the double murder conviction in March, Murdaugh was sentenced to two life sentences in prison. Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024 The rules of engagement have been outlined and the stage is now set for a hearing into jury tampering allegations surrounding the double murder conviction of notorious former attorney Alex Murdaugh, and Murdaugh's quest for a possible retrial just became more challenging. Michael M. Dewitt, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024

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“Double murder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20murder. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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