Fratricide Fratricide Fratricide (from the Latin words "frater" "brother" and "cida" "killer," or "cidum" "a killing," both from "caedere" "to kill, to cut down") is the act of killing one's brother. It can either be done directly or via use of either a hired or an indoctrinated intermediary (an assassin). The victim need not be the perpetrator's biological brother. In a military context, fratricide refers to a service member killing a comrade. Judeo-Christian religion recognizes the biblical account of Cain and Abel, this fratricide was the first type of murder to be committed. In the mythology of ancient Rome, the city
The Killing (U.S. TV series) of 68/100 based on reviews from 23 critics. Lori Rackl of the "Chicago Sun-Times" stated: "Few television shows are as addictive as this pensive, wonderfully paced suspenser." "The Washington Post"'s Hank Stuever stated: "My own enjoyment of "The Killing" begins and ends with the gloom so brilliantly conveyed by its pace and performances." Brian Lowry of "Variety" stated the series remained "compelling," adding that "the writers... are adept at overcoming the stodgy pace by dangling tantalizing clues near each hour's end, creating a strong pull to see what transpires next." HitFix's Alan Sepinwall compared this season to the first and