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Homicide criminal charge less culpable than murder
Manslaughter is a term in common law for homicide considered less culpable than murder. The distinction between murder and manslaughter is sometimes said
Manslaughter
Homicide criminal charge
Voluntary manslaughter is the killing of a human in which the offender acted in the heat of passion, a state that would cause a reasonable person to become
Voluntary_manslaughter
2020 high-profile mariticide and trial in Florida, U.S.
The Black Swan manslaughter case occurred in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, United States, on September 27, 2020. Ashley Benefield (née Byers), a former ballerina
Black_Swan_manslaughter_case
Culpable conduct within a company that leads to a person's death
Corporate manslaughter is a crime in several jurisdictions, including England and Wales and Hong Kong. It enables a corporation to be punished and censured
Corporate_manslaughter
Unlawful killing of a human with malice
homicide, such as manslaughter. Manslaughter is killing committed in the absence of malice, such as in the case of voluntary manslaughter brought about by
Murder
Crime in the United States
Manslaughter is a crime in the United States. Definitions can vary among jurisdictions, but manslaughter is invariably the act of causing the death of
Manslaughter (United States law)
Manslaughter_(United_States_law)
Topics referred to by the same term
Manslaughter is a legal term in various jurisdictions for the killing of a human being not deemed to be murder. Manslaughter may also refer to: Manslaughter
Manslaughter_(disambiguation)
2020 police murder in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter, and on June 25 he was sentenced to 22+1⁄2 years in prison. All four
Murder_of_George_Floyd
2014 studio album by Body Count
Manslaughter is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Body Count. The album was released on June 10, 2014, by Sumerian Records. It is the
Manslaughter_(album)
Killing of a human by another human
can be divided into many overlapping legal categories, such as murder, manslaughter, justifiable homicide, assassination, killing in war (either following
Homicide
2022 filicide in Slaughter, Louisiana
February 2024, they were given a plea deal for the lesser charge of manslaughter. On March 20, 2024, they were both sentenced to 40 years in prison, with
Killing_of_Lacey_Fletcher
2021 manslaughter on a film set
and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed with one count each of involuntary manslaughter. Halls agreed to plead guilty to the charge of the negligent use of a
Rust_shooting_incident
Crime in England and Wales
In the English law of homicide, manslaughter is a less serious offence than murder, the differential being between levels of fault based on the mens rea
Manslaughter_in_English_law
Criminal act
negligence, the defendant is commonly charged with unintentional vehicular manslaughter. Vehicular homicide is similar to the offense, in some countries, of
Vehicular_homicide
Homicide caused by the negligence of another
distinguished from involuntary manslaughter by its mens rea requirement: negligent homicide requires criminal negligence, while manslaughter requires recklessness
Negligent_homicide
Homicide of a minor
Child murder, also known as pedicide, child manslaughter or child homicide, is the homicide of an individual who is a minor. In many legal jurisdictions
Child_murder
2009 police killing in Oakland, California
10, 2010. On July 8, 2010, Mehserle was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and not guilty of the murder charge. Though initial protests on July
Killing_of_Oscar_Grant
2024 murder of an American rapper in Florida
murdering Jones. The female accomplice, Alicia Andrews, was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment, while the four men – Isaiah
Murder_of_Julio_Foolio
German mother (1950–1996)
extensive media coverage and public debate. Bachmeier was convicted of manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm. She was sentenced to six years
Marianne_Bachmeier
U.S. criminal statute for deaths on ships and boats
The Seaman's Manslaughter Statute, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 1115, criminalizes misconduct or negligence that result in deaths involving vessels (ships and
Seaman's_Manslaughter_Statute
2014 manslaughter in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, US
to die. The case was the subject of an investigation and involuntary manslaughter trial in Massachusetts, colloquially known as the "texting suicide case
Death_of_Conrad_Roy
English serial killer and rapist
serial killer and rapist. He has been convicted of two murders, one manslaughter, two rapes and two attempted rapes. He was sentenced to indefinite detention
Robert_Napper
1982 homicide in Michigan
accepted a plea bargain to reduce the charges from second-degree murder to manslaughter. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Charles Kaufman sentenced Ebens and
Killing_of_Vincent_Chin
2022 death in Canton, Massachusetts, US
death was undetermined. Read was subsequently arrested and charged with manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision
Death_of_John_O'Keefe
1922 film
Manslaughter is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Thomas Meighan, Leatrice Joy, and Lois Wilson. It was scripted
Manslaughter_(1922_film)
Homicide committed by a company or organisation
Corporate manslaughter is a criminal offence in English law, being an act of homicide committed by a company or organisation. In general, in English criminal
Corporate manslaughter in English law
Corporate_manslaughter_in_English_law
1860 legal case in Eastbourne, England
R v Hopley (more commonly known as the Eastbourne manslaughter) was an 1860 legal case in Eastbourne, Sussex, England. The case concerned the death of
Eastbourne_manslaughter
2023 shooting in Ocala, Florida, US
the killing. Lorincz was arrested on June 6, 2023, and charged with manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery, and two counts of assault
Killing_of_Ajike_Owens
2005 Danish film
Manslaughter (Danish: Drabet) is a 2005 Danish drama film written and directed by Per Fly. The film stars Jesper Christensen, Beate Bille and Pernilla
Manslaughter_(2005_film)
2013 song by Lets Be Friends
"Manslaughter" is a song by electronic music duo Lets Be Friends, consisting of English DJ and producer John Ford and Israeli electronic music producer
Manslaughter_(song)
Mass shooting in Georgia, U.S.
convicted on March 3, 2026, of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in relation to the shooting, having bought his son the gun allegedly
2024 Apalachee High School shooting
2024_Apalachee_High_School_shooting
1930 film
Manslaughter is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by George Abbott, and starring Claudette Colbert and Fredric March. An original print of the
Manslaughter_(1930_film)
American physician and convicted felon (born 1953)
In 2011, during People v. Murray, Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death for having inadvertently overdosed him with the surgical
Conrad_Murray
Italian sea captain responsible for the 2012 Costa Concordia disaster
he was sentenced to sixteen years in prison for multiple counts of manslaughter, causing a maritime disaster, and abandoning ship, and he began serving
Francesco_Schettino
1995 murder case in North Brabant, Netherlands
pronunciation: [ˈjɔz də ˈɣeː]) (born 1967), was charged with rape and manslaughter. The trial began in 2015 and hinged on expert testimony from DNA analysts
Killing of Nicole van den Hurk
Killing_of_Nicole_van_den_Hurk
2021 police homicide in Minnesota, US
their positions. Potter was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree manslaughter at a jury trial in Hennepin County. She received a two-year
Killing_of_Daunte_Wright
American criminal case of 1997 baby death by British au pair
was charged with murder, but was subsequently convicted of involuntary manslaughter (reduced from the jury trial verdict) of eight-month-old baby Matthew
Louise_Woodward_case
British nurse convicted of murder (born 1990)
Cheshire Constabulary announced an investigation into potential corporate manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital. On 1 July 2025, three members of
Lucy_Letby
2023 murders in Virginia
wrong. Peres Magalhães had previously pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Ryan's death and testified as the key witness for the prosecution
Murders of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan
Murders_of_Christine_Banfield_and_Joseph_Ryan
2024 British mystery thriller TV series
discredits her due to her blacking out on the night, and being in jail for manslaughter. Pip's neighbours, Charlie and Flora, show her doorcam footage they captured
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (TV series)
A_Good_Girl's_Guide_to_Murder_(TV_series)
2020 murder in Hollywood Hills
adult who was being tried for Jackson's murder, pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and two counts of home invasion. On February 21, 2025, Corey Walker received
Murder_of_Pop_Smoke
Public General Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (c. 19) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that seeks to broaden the law on corporate
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Corporate_Manslaughter_and_Corporate_Homicide_Act_2007
2017 acid throwing incident in England
subsequently arrested and charged with Rand's murder, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter at his trial in April 2018. In July 2018 he was sentenced to 17 years
Manslaughter_of_Joanne_Rand
Legal defense
the charge of murder only where a successful defense will result in a manslaughter conviction instead of murder. Until recently, the Republic of Ireland
Diminished_responsibility
German murderer and cannibal (born 1961)
arrested in December 2002. In January 2004, Meiwes was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to eight years and six months in prison. In a retrial in
Armin_Meiwes
2020 crime in the United Kingdom
with murder. Skana pleaded guilty to the lesser included offence of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility on 6 November 2020. After
Killing_of_Emily_Jones
American domestic terrorist (born 1955)
to use a weapon of mass destruction and eight counts of involuntary manslaughter for killing federal law enforcement personnel. He was sentenced to life
Terry_Nichols
2015 killing in the United States
at her practice. The receptionist, Kaitlyn Conley, was convicted of manslaughter in 2018, after a first trial ended in a mistrial. The conviction was
Killing_of_Mary_Yoder
Court case in the Czech Republic
The Randy Blythe manslaughter case was a court case in the Czech Republic, stemming from a 2010 Lamb of God concert in Prague, wherein 19-year-old fan
Randy Blythe manslaughter case
Randy_Blythe_manslaughter_case
American singer (1958–2009)
homicide. Law enforcement officials charged Murray with involuntary manslaughter on February 8, 2010. In late 2011, he was found guilty of the charge
Michael_Jackson
Manslaughter in Wichita, Kansas
Justin Rapp fatally shot him. Barriss pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and several previous unrelated crimes, and in March 2019, he was sentenced
2017_Wichita_swatting
American professional wrestling and entertainment company
September 1, 2015, and charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for Argentino's death. This eventually led WWE to suspend his Legends
WWE
2015 killing in North Carolina, U.S.
Molly and Thomas were charged with second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter in relation to Corbett's death, after unsealed indictments revealed that
Killing_of_Jason_Corbett
Overview of homicide in the laws of England and Wales
voluntary manslaughter. There are two types of involuntary manslaughter. Firstly, it may be "constructive" or "unlawful act" manslaughter, where a lesser
Homicide_in_English_law
1945 British case of child abuse and death
severely chapped. On 3 February 1945, Reginald Gough was charged with manslaughter and Esther Gough with willful ill-treatment, neglect, and exposure likely
Dennis_O'Neill_case
American convicted felon (born 1970)
mate to death and was sentenced to an additional 27 years for voluntary manslaughter. Son was born in Gwangju, South Korea. He moved to the US at an early
Joe_Son
Aspect of Minnesota criminal law
hypothetically serve no prison time. First-degree manslaughter in Minnesota is defined as the manslaughter of an individual under one of the following circumstances:
Murder_in_Minnesota_law
Retrieved June 9, 2026. "A former New York prison guard is found guilty of manslaughter in an inmate's fatal beating". The Associated Press. April 1, 2026. Retrieved
List of law enforcement officers convicted of an on-duty killing in the United States
List_of_law_enforcement_officers_convicted_of_an_on-duty_killing_in_the_United_States
1982 murder in West Hollywood, California, US
gained significant media coverage, Sweeney was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Dunne's death and sentenced to seven and a half years, serving two
Killing_of_Dominique_Dunne
British arsonist also convicted of attempted murder, manslaughter, assault and GBH
Mairead, together with their friend Paul Mosley, were found guilty of the manslaughter of the Philpotts' six children. Philpott was given a life sentence with
Mick_Philpott
Serious crime
possession of certain types of illegal drugs for personal use. Kidnapping Manslaughter (unintentional killing of another) Murder Obstruction of justice Perjury
Felony
2009 aircraft accident in the Atlantic Ocean
May 2026, Airbus and Air France were both found guilty of corporate manslaughter. Each company was sentenced to pay the maximum fine of €225,000 ($261
Air_France_Flight_447
Killing of a Black teenager by a Korean store owner in 1991
years to life in prison. The trial jury found Du guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Judge Joyce Karlin sentenced Du to a suspended 10-year sentence, 5 years
Killing_of_Latasha_Harlins
2001 disaster in Jerusalem
was arrested and subsequently indicted in August 2002 on the charge of manslaughter. Following the disaster, the "Versailles Law" was passed by the Parliament
Versailles wedding hall disaster
Versailles_wedding_hall_disaster
Dutch thriller film
Manslaughter (Dutch: Doodslag) is a 2012 Dutch thriller film directed by Pieter Kuijpers. It stars Theo Maassen and Gijs Scholten van Aschat. Ambulance
Manslaughter_(2012_film)
on the streets of Harlow." A teenager was subsequently convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three and a half years in a young offender institution
2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
2016_United_Kingdom_European_Union_membership_referendum
Ku Klux Klan organizer convicted of manslaughter (1925–2018)
Summer of 1964. He was found guilty in state court of three counts of manslaughter on June 21, 2005, the forty-first anniversary of the crime, and sentenced
Edgar_Ray_Killen
American murderer and former police officer (born 1976)
unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter and convicted on all of the charges. He was sentenced to 22+1⁄2 years
Derek_Chauvin
Body of law that relates to crimes
killing effected by reckless acts lacking such a consciousness could be manslaughter. On the other hand, it matters not who is actually harmed through a defendant's
Criminal_law
2008 death of an American toddler in Orlando, Florida, U.S.
guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter of a child, but guilty of four misdemeanor counts of providing false
Death_of_Caylee_Anthony
American politician (born 1994)
Young Republican Club, Gill praised Daniel Penny, who was acquitted of manslaughter for the killing of Jordan Neely. Gill said, "I think we need a lot more
Brandon_Gill
1986 racially motivated murder in Queens, New York, United States
teenagers, Jon Lester, Scott Kern, and Jason Ladone, were convicted of manslaughter for the death of Griffith. A fourth assailant, Michael Pirone, was acquitted
Howard_Beach_racial_attack
2009 death of American singer
lorazepam and midazolam by his doctor. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in November 2011, and was released in October 2013 after serving two
Death_of_Michael_Jackson
2010 killing in Markham, Ontario, Canada
other scenarios that would lead to lesser second-degree murder or even manslaughter convictions. The court also upheld the convictions for attempted murder
Killing_of_Bich_Pan
2023 death in New York City, U.S.
of the neck. A week after that, Penny was charged with second-degree manslaughter and released on bond. He was formally indicted by a grand jury, with
Killing_of_Jordan_Neely
American court case alleging demonic possession
Brookfield, Connecticut, Arne Cheyenne Johnson was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for the killing of his landlord, Alan Bono. According to testimony by
Trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson
Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson
2019 film by Sam Quah
Sheep Without a Shepherd (Chinese: 误杀; pinyin: Wù Shā; lit. 'Manslaughter') is a 2019 Chinese crime thriller film directed by Sam Quah (柯汶利) and produced
Sheep_Without_a_Shepherd
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1797 to 1801
soldiers. Two, who had fired directly into the crowd, were convicted of manslaughter. Adams was paid a small sum by his clients. According to biographer John
John_Adams
2024 US homicide in custody
involved in the incident. On February 20, 2025, murder, gang assault, manslaughter, and tampering with evidence charges were brought against six prison
Murder_of_Robert_Brooks
Australian career criminal (born 1951)
is an Australian career criminal, convicted of multiple murders and manslaughters. He was serving life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of
Keith_Faure
2002 murder of trans girl in California
The other two defendants pleaded guilty or no-contest to voluntary manslaughter. In at least one of the trials, a "trans panic defense"—an extension
Murder_of_Gwen_Araujo
murder, which in other states is divided into voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter such as reckless homicide and negligent homicide, which
Murder_in_United_States_law
consists of five types of criminal offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and gang violence. Data in this table
List of U.S. states and territories by violent crime rate
List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_violent_crime_rate
2010 murder in Conyers, Georgia, US
agreement, each twin pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter in 2014. They were sentenced to serve 30 years in prison. In 2000, 25-year-old
Death_of_Nikki_Whitehead
estimates for the year end. The number of murders includes nonnegligent manslaughter. This list is based on the reporting. In most cases, the city and the
List of United States cities by crime rate
List_of_United_States_cities_by_crime_rate
2023 crime in Leeds, England
suspect, Ranei Wilks, 23, was jailed for 15 years after being convicted of manslaughter. Jamie Meah was born in 2004 in Leeds, West Yorkshire. According to evidence
Killing_of_Jamie_Meah
2003 deadly fire at a rock concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
ignited the pyrotechnics, pleaded guilty to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter in 2006 and was sentenced to fifteen years in prison with four to serve
The_Station_nightclub_fire
Killing of a ten-year-old Nigerian schoolboy in London, England
were 12 and 13 years old at the time of the killing – were convicted of manslaughter in 2006. Damilola Olufemi Taylor was born in Lagos, Nigeria on 7 December
Killing_of_Damilola_Taylor
Death of a group of divers in 2022
negligence and made recommendations that charges be laid for corporate manslaughter. Land and Marine Contracting Services Ltd (LMCS) was contracted by state-owned
2022_Paria_diving_disaster
2023 fire in Loafers Lodge in Wellington, New Zealand
Following a two-year investigation, Police charged three individuals with manslaughter in relation to the management and operation of Loafers Lodge in early
Loafers_Lodge_fire
Killing where the circumstances demonstrate a "depraved indifference" to human life
others, the act would be charged with "wanton murder", varying degrees of manslaughter, or third-degree murder. If no death results, such an act would generally
Depraved-heart_murder
American serial killer (1945–2008)
terms of a plea bargain, he was allowed to plead guilty to one charge of manslaughter for those two 1972 murders, for which he served 14 years of a 25-year
Arthur_Shawcross
American politician and assassin (1946–1985)
White was convicted, not of murder, but on two counts of voluntary manslaughter and served five years of a seven-year and eight-month prison sentence
Dan_White
Categorisation of crimes in the legal systems of Commonwealth countries
culpable homicide. There are three types of culpable homicide: murder, manslaughter and infanticide. Killings classified as not culpable are justifiable
Culpable_homicide
Legal term
the doctrine of provocation that distinguishes murder from voluntary manslaughter. By the time the Statute of Stabbing was passed in 1604, judges had started
Malice_aforethought
2018 murder case in Dallas, Texas, US
her own and believed Jean to be a burglar, was initially charged with manslaughter. The absence of a murder charge led to protests and accusations of racial
Murder_of_Botham_Jean
Danish actor
three for Best Actor: Did Somebody Laugh? (1978), The Bench (2000), and Manslaughter (2005), and one for Best Supporting Actor: Barbara (1997). In 2006, Jesper
Jesper_Christensen
2023 murder of a 15-year-old British girl
arrested shortly afterwards on the same day. Sentamu pleaded guilty to manslaughter, with his legal team arguing that he had diminished responsibility due
Murder_of_Elianne_Andam
Mass shooting in Michigan, U.S.
parents, Jennifer and James Crumbley, were charged with involuntary manslaughter for failing to secure the handgun used in the shooting. After failing
2021 Oxford High School shooting
2021_Oxford_High_School_shooting
Person killing in multiple locations in a short time
Wrongful execution Judicial murder Manslaughter In English law In US law In Australian law Voluntary manslaughter Negligent homicide Reckless homicide
Spree_killer
MANSLAUGHTER
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Girl/Female
Hindu
Name of a Raga
Girl/Female
African, Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Perhaps; Beautiful; Pure
Boy/Male
Tamil
Alampata | அலாமபதாÂ
Ever eternal Lord
Boy/Male
Tamil
Poet, Saint
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Gigantic; Lord Hanuman
Boy/Male
Indian, Parsi
Honorable; Brave
Girl/Female
Indian
Name of a Raga
Girl/Female
Tamil
Purandeswari | பà¯à®°à®¾à®¨à¯à®¤à¯‡à®¸à¯à®µà®¾à®°à¯€
Girl/Female
Indian
Beauty, Friend, Beloved, Beautiful
Girl/Female
Norse Teutonic
Daughter of Sigurd.
MANSLAUGHTER
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n.
A brand or stigma, having the shape of an M, formerly impressed on one convicted of manslaughter and admitted to the benefit of clergy.
n.
Murder or manslaughter, esp. when committed with unusual barbarity; great or cruel slaughter.
n.
The unlawful killing of a man, either in negligenc/ or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement of anger.
v. t.
Done by design or intention; intentional; purposed; intended; not accidental; as, if a man kills another by lopping a tree, it is not voluntary manslaughter.
n.
One who kills a human being; one who commits manslaughter.
a.
That may be accused or called to answer by appeal; as, a criminal is appealable for manslaughter.
v. t.
To cause to flow out and be lost or wasted; to shed, or suffer to be shed, as in battle or in manslaughter; as, a man spills another's blood, or his own blood.
n.
The slaying of a human being; destruction of men.
n.
The shedding of blood; the taking of life, murder; manslaughter; destruction.