Ramona left her two-year-old baby in the backseat of her car near a construction site while she went to a department store to buy groceries. In her absence, a construction crane crashed into her car, resulting in the death of her child. Which element of mens rea is illustrated in the scenario?

A. Attempt
B. Purpose
C. Negligence
D. Knowledge


Answer: C

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