Wentela v. State

Plaintiff in error James Wentela (defendant) was convicted, following a jury trial, of second-degree murder contrary to sec. 940.02, Stats. 1975. On review he contends that an alleged confession made by him to a polygraph examiner was im-permissibly obtained and, consequently, was erroneously admitted into evidence. We agree and reverse the judgment of conviction. I

In the early morning of June 7, 1976, defendant and five companions were drinking and driving around in defendant’s bus. About 4 a.m. defendant began dropping his companions off in the following order: Sue Lehto, Debbie Irons, Gary…