Commonwealth v. Spann

The defendant appeals from his conviction of murder in the second degree and from the denial of his motion for a new trial. We affirm the conviction and the order denying the motion for a new trial. We find no occasion to disturb the verdict pursuant to our power and duty under G. L. c. 278, § 33E, to review the entire case. See Commonwealth v. Davis, 380 Mass. 1, 14-17 (1980).

We set forth briefly the evidence against the defendant, leaving certain details for presentation when we discuss the defendant’s specific contentions on appeal. The victim’s body was found in Franklin Park, Boston, in…