People v. Poliquin

After a jury trial, Leon Poliquin (defendant) was found guilty of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and the felony murder of John Stojanov. Defendant was sentenced to 15 to 30 years. He appeals. Frank Rayna, a codefendant, was tried separately and found guilty of attempt armed robbery and murder.

Officer Frank Topfenbaum testified that on March 29, 1974, at 7:32 a.m., he received a call regarding a man shot at the Penguin Laundromat. At the laundromat, he saw defendant and defendant’s wife, Patricia Poliquin, behind a counter. Defendant pointed toward the back and said, ‘He’s there, he’s back…