United States v. Murphy

OPINION OF THE COURT ON REMAND

MERCK, Senior Judge:

Appellant was tried by a general court-martial consisting of officers in November and December 1987. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty of premeditated murder (three specifications), larceny, bigamy, and false swearing, in violation of Articles 118, 121, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 918, 921, and 934 [hereinafter UCMJ]. He was sentenced to forfeit all pay and allowances, to be reduced to Private El, and to be put to death. The convening authority approved the sentence.

On 25 May 1990, this court affirmed the…