______ statutes typically punish intentional killings that are committed with malice aforethought that are not premeditated, justified, or excused.

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Second-degree murder statutes are designed to address killings that are intentional and committed with malice aforethought but lack the premeditation, justification, or excuse that might categorize them as first-degree murder or manslaughter.

______ Statutes Typically Punish Intentional Killings That Are Committed with Malice