What does "counts" of murder mean?

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Country: United States of America
State: ColoradoIf someone has been charged with 18 counts of murder. Does that mean they have murdered 18 people? If not, what do 18 counts mean or refer to.

Answer

Normally that is what it means yes if it is the same charge-i.e. if it is not murder and attempted murder etc.