People v. Boodie

Defendant appeals from a judgment convicting him of manslaughter, first degree, after trial on an indictment charging homicide, second degree. The verdict is sustained by proof beyond a reasonable doubt of the defendant’s guilt.

Defendant contends his post-arraignment admissions were improperly introduced and the prosecution improperly referred to a knife not in evidence.

Defendant was apprehended for felonious assault on February 27, 1960; on March 7, 1960 he was examined by a prosecutor and his stenographic statement taken. On March 8, 1960 defendant was indicted for homicide, second degree.

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