Ep. 171 First Degree Murder Pt 1 - Crime Defined

Ep. 171 First Degree Murder Pt 1 - Crime Defined

From Murder Bucket by Hannah Palmer

June 2, 2026 · 23 min · Season 7 · Episode 11

About this episode

This episode breaks down the legal definition of first-degree murder and its implications in a courtroom setting.

Crime Defined is a series where we break down the law, one crime at a time. Each episode, we start by explaining exactly what a specific crime is — what makes it illegal, how it’s defined under the law, and the consequences for those who commit it. Then, we dive into a real-life case, exploring someone who actually committed that crime, the investigation, and the impact of their actions. Our goal is to make the law understandable and the true crime unforgettable. In Part One, we’re breaking down first-degree murder what it actually means in the eyes of the law and how it’s proven in a courtroom. We’ll walk through the legal definition, the role of intent and premeditation, how investigators build these cases from the ground up, and what happens once a suspect is identified. This episode focuses on the law itself. In Part Two, we’ll apply everything to one of the most discussed murder trials in American history: the case of O.J. Simpson. Follow us on all social media! Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/bucketmurd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter…

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Host: Hannah Palmer

Topics covered

  • first-degree murder
  • legal definition
  • intent
  • premeditation
  • true crime
  • law

Keywords

  • first-degree murder
  • crime defined
  • law
  • intent
  • premeditation
  • investigation
  • O.J. Simpson

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