Some studies find that defendants accused of killing _____victims are more likely to be indicted for first-degree murder than those accused of killing members of other races.These defendants are also more likely to receive the death penalty.

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Multiple studies have found that defendants accused of killing white victims are more likely to be charged with first-degree murder and more likely to receive the death penalty than defendants accused of killing victims of other races. This phenomenon is often referred to as "victim racialization."

Some Studies Find That Defendants Accused of Killing _____Victims Are