Bentley v. State

John Bentley, defendant, was charged with the crime of first degree murder of Franklin Luke Singer. The jury returned a verdict finding defendant guilty of manslaughter and he was sentenced to the Wyoming State Penitentiary to a term of not less than 5 nor more than 15 years. The defendant has been free on a $10,000 bond pending the determination of this appeal.

On April 1, 1969, defendant married Robin Singer and remained married to her until January 13, 1970, when he obtained a decree of divorce from her. Robin had previously been married to Franklin Luke Singer, which marriage ended in…