What does "counts" of murder mean?

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Country: United States of America
State: Colorado

If 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.

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

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