Canada v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Reversing.

Albert Canada appeals from a judgment sentencing Mm to life imprisonment for the murder of George Hamblin. He was indicted with four others but tried separately. The evidence establishing guilt was circumstantial. The defense was a denial and alibi, together with an explanation of incriminating facts.

The instructions submitted only the questions of the defendant’s guilt of murder, committed by him directly or as aider and abettor of the others, or pursuant to conspiracy in which he had joined.

Hamblin was living alone near Cumberland…