Commonwealth v. Roman

OPINION OF THE COURT

EAGEN, Justice.

The appellant, Gary Roman, was convicted by a jury of murder in the second degree. 1 Following the denial of a motion in arrest of judgment and a motion for a new trial, a prison sentence was imposed. This appeal followed.

The prosecution emanated from the killing of one Mark Chancellor on a farm located in a rural section of Mercer County on which John Gilkey, his wife Mary and their six children resided.

To connect Roman with Chancellor’s killing, the Commonwealth relied mainly on the testimony of Mary Gilkey, which may be summarized in this manner.

Prior to…