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here's a little outline I found on the web that explains it a bit
F. “Reckless indifference to value of human life” or “depraved heart” murder: Nearly all states hold D liable if he causes a death, while acting with such great recklessness that he can be said to have a “depraved heart” or an “extreme indifference to the value of human life.” [235 - 236]
1. Illustrations: Here are some illustrations of “depraved heart” or “extreme indifference” murder: [236]
Example 1: D sets fire to a building where he knows people are sleeping; he does not desire their death, but knows that there is a high risk of death. One inhabitant dies in the fire.
Example 2: D fires a bullet into a passing passenger train, without any intent to kill any particular person. The bullet happens to strike and kill V, a passenger.
Example 3: D, trying to escape from pursuing police, drives his car at 75 mph the wrong way down a one-way residential street that has a 30 mph speed limit. D hits V, a pedestrian
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