The killing of a human being with malice aforethought.

Depraved-heart murder.

A murder resulting from an act so reckless and careless of the safety of others that it demonstrates the perpetrator's complete lack of regard for human life.

Felony Murder

Murder that occurs during the commission of a felony.

First-degree murder

Murder that is willful, deliberate, or premeditated, or that is committed during the course of another serious felony (often limited to rape, kidnapping, robbery, burglary, or arson). • All murder perpetrated by poisoning or by lying in wait is considered first-degree murder.

Second-degree murder

Murder that is not aggravated by any of the circumstances of first-degree murder.