Edmonds v. Commonwealth

STERNBERG, Justice.

The appellant, Albert C. Edmonds, was indicted on June 12, 1975, by the Grand Jury of Pike County, Kentucky, for the June 1, 1975, murder of Betty Renfro. KRS 507.020(l)(a). On August 29,1975, the appellant filed notice of his intention to rely on the defense of insanity. KRS 504.050(1). On November 7,1975, at the request and by agreement of counsel for appellant and the Commonwealth, the trial court ordered the appellant to undergo a medical and psychiatric examination by Dr. John Corcella to determine both his competency to stand trial and his condition at the time Betty…