20 CFR § 725.228
Effect of conviction of felonious and intentional homicide on entitlement to benefits
February 18, 2021
An individual who has been convicted of the felonious and intentional homicide of a miner or other beneficiary shall not be entitled to receive any benefits payable because of the death of such miner or other beneficiary, and such person shall be considered nonexistent in determining the entitlement to benefits of other individuals.