Rohl v. State

On July 10,1972, Mary dander was found dead in her apartment. After an investigation had been conducted and an autopsy performed, it appeared that Mary dander had died as a result of blows to the heart and chest area, and that a fire had been set after she had suffered the blows. There was also evidence of robbery or theft.

On July 11, 1972, the police received a telephone call from the father of the plaintiff in error, Marvin Rohl, (the defendant) informing them that he believed Marvin and another son, Randall Rohl, were involved in the crime. The next day the police obtained a search warrant…