Jim breaks into Heather’s house in order to steal her jewelry. Although he believes she is at work, she is actually home for lunch which startles Jim. He then pushes her down the outside stairs as he runs away. Heather breaks her neck and dies. This is an example of what type of murder?

A. first degree murder
B. second degree murder
C. felony murder
D. manslaughter


C. felony murder

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