Crimes of Passion

Crimes of passion are typically unplanned and may involve violent or aggressive behavior towards a romantic partner or family member. Such crimes consider many aspects of the crime committed, including their legal definition, psychological factors, and potential consequences.


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Judge John Niedrach sentences Brandon Christopher Risner, a haunted house scare actor, for maliciously killing Aaron William Davis, a friend he'd known since high school.
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