Sam tries to rob three victims at once, but all of the victims resisted. So,...

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Sam tries to rob three victims at once, but all of the victims resisted. So, Sam beats Victim #1 and shoots Victim #2, but in the meantime, Victim #3 runs away. Sam hears police sirens, so he runs back to his car and drives off at a high rate of speed, disregarding all traffic laws. What Sam later learned was:

Victim #1 tried to seek help, but was suffering from the beating and was only able to crawl a block from the scene before losing consciousness. Victim #1 was then eaten by an alligator before anyone could help him.

Victim #2 was picked up by paramedics (they didn't see Victim #1 because he had already crawled away). Victim #2 was taken to the hospital where he was operated on by a doctor who committed medical malpractice that caused the death of Victim #2.

Victim #3, who ran away from Sam, accidentally ran into the street while looking over his shoulder to see if Sam was chasing him. Victim #3 was hit by a bus and later died.

Victim #4 was driving his parents' new car when Sam drove past him at a high rate of speed. Before Victim #4 understood what was happening, a police car smashed into Victim #4's car, killing Victim #4 instantly.

For which death(s) will Sam be held responsible under the Responsive Intervening Act/Dependent Intervening Act?

Victim #1

Victim #2

Victim #3

Victim #4

All of the above, assuming the crime took place in a town where it is reasonable and foreseeable for alligators to wander the streets and try to eat unsuspecting people.

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