What is the ruling if one witness testifies to a confession of intentional killing and another testifies only to a confession of killing?

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The killing is established because the proof (witness testimony) is complete regarding the act, even though the attribute (intentionality) is not established due to incomplete proof concerning that attribute. The accused is questioned regarding the attribute. If the accused denies the fundamental act of killing, the denial is not accepted because the proof is established. If the accused confesses to intentional killing, it is established by confession. If the accused confesses to accidental killing and the heir denies it, the statement of the killer is accepted. The ruling concerning requiring an oath in this latter case yields two opinions.