Garrett v. Commonwealth

CLAYTON, Justice.

The appellant, Roger E. Garrett, was jointly indicted with Leroy Campbell and John Campbell for the murder of Pearl Campbell. As a result of the trial, appellant was found guilty of aiding and abetting in the murder and was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment. The appellant did not testify and no witnesses were called in his *806behalf. An autopsy was performed on the victim, and the pathologist testified that the death occurred on July 10, 1976, as a result of stab wounds. The body was found lying 30 feet off Clintonville Road in Clark County, Kentucky, in high grass.

Appellant’s…