Familicide
/ˈfæməlɪsaɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or crime of killing multiple members of one's own family.
The defendant was charged with familicide after murdering his spouse and children.
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Commentary
Familicide often involves complex legal and psychological considerations, distinguishing it from other forms of homicide due to the familial relationship between perpetrator and victims.
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