2007-07-18 05:18:00 · 11 answers · asked by poppinoffalot 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
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2007-07-18 06:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twins are technically TWO people. Killing them both (or killing one which results in the death of the other) would be a double homicide.
Incidentally, "Siamese twins" is no longer an accurate or medically recognized term. What you are describing is "conjoined twins."
2007-07-18 23:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by Patti M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If both twins die, it would be 2. if just one dies it is one, and attempted murder on the other, b/c wether the attacker meant it or not they attempted death o the other twin since most twins have same vital organs or share veins and what not.
2007-07-18 12:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mandy H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on whether one or both died. If one can be saved through an operation then he or she cannot be charged for for it.
However, he or she can be charged with charges endangering the life of another of something to that effect. Then the Siamese twin can take him/her to court and ask for punitive damages.
2007-07-18 12:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by Richard S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a catche-22 question ! It depends on the definition of death - if it implies ending the heart-beat and if the twin(s)depends on one heart, then the answer is one; otherwise it is two!
2007-07-18 12:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two, two brains, two minds, two people.
Siamese twins just mean they were stuck together at birth, does not mean they are the same person.
2007-07-18 12:27:04 · answer #6 · answered by lilykdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct term is conjoined twins.
Since they are two people, yes, in counts as two murders.
2007-07-18 12:30:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 murders and 1 death penalty.
2007-07-18 12:26:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two because they're two different people with different ideas and emotions.
2007-07-18 14:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by crq307 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on if both die- and you assume that it would be murder- perhaps self-defense?
2007-07-18 12:27:16 · answer #10 · answered by Praderwilli 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋