Commonwealth v. Thomas

Opinion by

Mr. Chiee Justice Jones,

In 1966, following a jury trial, appellant was convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of Edith Connor, a twelve-year old child. Post-trial motions were argued and dismissed by a court en banc; however, on June 21, 1967, a second motion for new trial was granted. The circumstances and reasons for the new trial will be related infra.

Appellant’s second jury trial commenced February 17, 1969, and resulted in appellant’s conviction of first-degree murder. Following disposition of post-trial mo tions by a court en banc, appellant was subsequently…