Imposing the death penalty on rapists may increase the number of murders, because:

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Imposing the death penalty on rapists may increase the number of murders because once a victim is raped, there is no additional penalty imposed for also killing the victim. Therefore, a rapist, who wants to avoid being identified, may kill the victim to eliminate a witness. This is known as the "no witnesses" principle. So, in this case, the death penalty may lead to an increase in the number of murders. The other options may have some validity, but B is the primary reason for this phenomenon.

Imposing the Death Penalty on Rapists May Increase the Number