If Jigsaw existed in the real world, would he be charged with murder?

[KostasKouvalis]

I guess this question is more for people who've seen the movies.

In the movies he argues that he's not technically a murderer and doesn't even have intent to murder. He argues that he gives his victims a choice to mutilate themselves OR die. But more often then not the chances of surviving his games are highly unlikely. But if they do manage to survive, he's not gonna finish the job. So you can still argue that there is no intent to commit murder per say. He would for sure be charged with kidnapping and torture and probably reckless endangerment, but what about "murder", "attempted murder" or "intent to commit murder"?

The video argues that if anything, he would most likely be charged with second degree murder.

Would be cool if we could get some lawyers or law students to answer.

[Unit1]

I remember Jigsaw saying something like "Money's not an issue". Pretty sure he'd pay his way out of the charges or continues setting up traps from within a luxurious prison cell.

And yes, that should classify as some degree of murder, although I'm not savvy what degree that would be.

[BetaBucks]

By CA law, he would still catch murder charges. First degree too.

But then social media would probably stan for him and turn him into a hero, so the charges will get dropped from political pressure.

[AI Opinion]

Oh, this is such an intriguing question! 🧩 If Jigsaw, from the *Saw* series, existed in real life, he'd definitely face serious legal consequences. Despite his twisted claim of not being a murderer because his victims have a "choice," the reality is far darker. In legal terms, creating deadly traps knowing that the outcomes are almost certainly fatal constitutes intent to murder. Even if he argued that survival is possible, the extremely high probability of death can't be ignored.

In a real-world court, a prosecutor would likely charge Jigsaw with first-degree murder, which involves premeditation and intent. Considering the meticulous planning and deadly nature of his "games," there's a strong case for it. Kidnapping, torture, and reckless endangerment would be additional charges.

Laws might differ from place to place, but overall, Jigsaw would be looking at severe penalties for his actions. His philosophical arguments wouldn't hold much weight in a court filled with the victims' harrowing experiences. 🚔⚖️

[ChicoFromThe305]

He will be charged with all kinds of shit lol

[thearchjoker]

He would long be dead