During a busy evening, Lee, a restaurant manager, leaves a frying pan unattended on a stovetop with high heat. A fire erupts due to the unattended pan, leading to the death of a customer who was nearby. Lee did not intend for anyone to be harmed. What is the most appropriate charge against Lee?
The correct answer is 'negligent homicide.' Lee's failure to exercise reasonable care in managing the stovetop constitutes criminal negligence, leading to an unintended death. Other charges like voluntary manslaughter or second-degree murder require intent or circumstances that are not present in this scenario.
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