mens rea and actus reus

apply what you are learning about mens rea and actus reus to a murder case that happened on January 8th, 2019

For this discussion, read the story presented here and discuss the mental state of the offender. Were his actions intentional? If you were on the jury, what evidence would you have to see to determine whether his actions were intentional, reckless or accidental? If you were the prosecutor, what would your ultimate charging decision be?

https://people.com/crime/boyfriend-allegedly-killed-woman-claimed-trying-to-scare-her/