The Public's Perception of Murder in the U

question 26

Multiple Choice

The public's perception of murder in the U.S. suggests a calculated and intentional type of offender, in reality, most homicides

• A) are random acts of violence committed by hardened criminals.
• B) are just that-planned in advance and intentional.
• C) are not planned and are not committed by hardened criminals.
• D) are unsolved and thus it is unclear whether or more planned and intentional or more spontaneous.

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