ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Murder

Okay kiddo, let's talk about something really serious - murder.

Murder is when one person takes the life of another person intentionally or with malice (a strong feeling of wanting to hurt someone). It's a very bad thing to do, and people who do it can get into very big trouble.

Think of it like this...when you play with your toys, you have to be careful not to break them because they won't work anymore. It's the same with people - when someone is murdered, they can't come back to life anymore, and their family and friends will be very sad and hurt forever.

There are different types of murder, depending on how it was done. For example, if someone planned out the murder, it's called "first-degree murder." If it was done spontaneously or in the heat of the moment, it's called "second-degree murder." There are other types too, but the basic idea is that murder is a very, very bad thing to do.

So always remember, sweetie, to treat others kindly and with respect, and never ever hurt anyone on purpose.