UT · jury_instructions
MUJI 2d CR1406
Explanation of Heinousness for Aggravated Murder Cases.
"Heinous," "atrocious," "cruel," or "exceptionally depraved" refers to the physical torture, serious physical abuse, or serious bodily injury inflicted upon the deceased before death. The actor's intent in committing these acts must be to cause wholly unnecessary suffering to the deceased, rather than simply to kill (him)(her).
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- legacy.utcourts.gov
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- 2026-08-22
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- 2026-08-21
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