Suppose that the victim suffered a broken neck as the ex-convicts were initially kidnapping him.The ex-convicts dump the victim on the side of the same rural, dimly-lit road, and the victim dies a short time later.A medical examiner later testifies that the broken neck led to asphyxiation, which was the ultimate cause of death.Which of the following charges seems most applicable? Assume all types of homicide charges are available options to the prosecutor.

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Felony murder is applicable because the death occurred during the commission of a felony (kidnapping), and the broken neck caused by the ex-convicts led to the victim's death.

Suppose That the Victim Suffered a Broken Neck as the Ex-Convicts