What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reported murderer for punishment (4)" mean?

The definition is "punishment". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). CANE (sounds like "murderer") [homophone: "Reported"]; definition: "punishment" The answer is CANE.

Reported murderer for punishment (4)

Times Cryptic #28715 | 12 Across | 2023-09-22 flower

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