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6. He can't have been charged with four counts of murder in any degree.

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 03:00 PM

Jun 16

He killed two people, not four. He could (as of now) be charged with two counts of attempted murder, and two counts of murder.

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A Grand Jury has to indict for first degree under state law. NutmegYankee Jun 16 #1

Thank you! Sogo Jun 16 #3

Doubt it makes much difference in this case. He's cooked. Silent Type Jun 16 #2

It WILL be FIRST degree. These are just "place-holder" charges. hlthe2b Jun 16 #5

It was first degree murder with hostile intent. Initech Jun 16 #7