State v. Fryer

HARRIS, Justice.

Defendant entered a guilty plea to an open charge of murder. He appeals the trial court’s determination he was guilty of first degree murder. We affirm.

The case arises from a dreadful tragedy which occurred November 17, 1973 at Git- chie Manitou State Park. The facts are as incredible as they are pathetic. Four boys, Dana Baade, Stewart Baade, Michael Ha-drath and Roger Essem were all shot to death in the park where they had gone on a social outing which included use of marijuana. The group also included 13 year old Sandra K. Cheskey. Miss Cheskey survived.

Three brothers were…