2007-09-27 10:44:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes. It happens frequentlly. The most famous recent case is that of Scott Peterson in California.
2007-09-27 11:41:26 · answer #1 · answered by miziejean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible, but difficult. There has to be significant circumstancial evidence supporting a death occurred. A demonstrative example would be where the alleged victim's blood was found at a suspected murder site. Whereby expert testimony would be presented that by the amount of blood found at the scene, the chances of the victim surviving would be extremely unlikely.
2007-09-27 10:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by viscontc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - you can be convicted of murder (1st, or 2nd) without a corpus delecti (body). All that is required is an overwhelming body of circumstantial evidence that convinces the jury.
2007-09-27 10:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Mordecai Jones 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It does happen. If other evidence, even circumstantial evidence, is enough to convince a jury, they can convict.
2007-09-27 10:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes... Just go to marriage counseling like the rest of us.
Good Luck
2007-09-27 10:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by .G. 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Happens all the time so stop planning that murder.
2007-09-27 10:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe so, and I believe it has happened. Mafiosi have been convicted when bodies are missing.
2007-09-27 10:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if there is enough other evidence.
2007-09-27 10:58:56 · answer #8 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋