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In his closing arguments, however, he urged an alternative charge of murder with extreme atrocity, which, according to Massachusetts law, is first degree murder, but differs from the original charge in the requirement of premeditation. (Murderpedia)

Extreme cruelty means that the defendant caused the death of the victim by a method that surpassed the cruelty inherent in any taking of human life. Extreme atrocity means an act that is extremely wicked or brutal, appalling, horrifying, or utterly revolting. (Lie After Lie: The True Story of A Master of Deception, Betrayal, and Murder by Lara Bricker)

You must determine whether the method or mode of a killing is so shocking as to amount to murder with extreme atrocity or cruelty. (masscases.com)