764 F. Supp. 1042, 1048, 26 VI. 280 (D.V.I. 1991) (listing elements of voluntary manslaughter). A conviction for voluntary manslaughter requires a finding of specific intent, mitigated by heat of passion, caused by severe provocation. Id. at 1048. Carlock argues that the evidence produced at trial was insufficient to prove that he formed the specific intent to kill or inflict such bodily injury upon Reid as likely to result in his death. At trial, the jury heard eyewitness testimony from Decatur that Carlock hit Reid in the face. Decatur also testified that Carlock struck Reid with such force that Reid’s body gave way to the impact and he fell to the ground, struck his head on the pavement and lay immobile in the street. The jury a 949 F.2d 677, 680-686, 27 V.I. 332 (3d Cir. 1991) (<HOLDING>). The question, therefore, is whether the
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