Commonwealth ex rel. Perry v. Maroney

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

Appellant, following his arrest on a charge of murder on April 7, 1943, gave the police, after interrogation, both an oral and written statement admitting his guilt. Appellant in his petition now contends that at the time of his arrest, (1) he was only 17 years of age; (2) that he was suffering from a mental disorder and was “very frightened”; (3) that the arresting officer used threats, such as, he would “get his head bashed in unless he confessed”, and (4) constant interrogation to obtain his confession; (5) that he was not in*549formed of his constitutional rights…