UJI 14-210. Second-degree murder; voluntary manslaughter lesser included offense; essential elements.1

For you to find the defendant guilty of second-degree murder [as charged in Count __________],2 the state must prove to your satisfaction beyond a reasonable doubt each of the following elements of the crime: 1. The defendant killed __________________ (name of victim); 2. The defendant knew that their acts created a strong probability of death or great bodily harm4 to __________________ (name of victim) [or any other human being]3; 3. The defendant did not act as a result of sufficient provocation;4 4. This happened in New Mexico on or about the __________ day of ______________, __________.4