Alice plans to murder Theodore.She buys a pistol and ammunition.At this point she has committed attempted murder regardless of whether she takes additional steps to cause Theodore's death.

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Alice has not yet committed attempted murder as she has only purchased a weapon and not taken any action towards causing Theodore's death. Attempted murder requires a substantial step towards the commission of the crime, such as pointing the gun at Theodore or making a specific plan to kill him.

Alice Plans to Murder Theodore