State v. Mullins

McHUGH, Justice:

These cases are before the Court upon the appeals of Terry Walker Mullins and Michael F. Rodas. The appellants were convicted of first degree arson in the Circuit Court of McDowell County. We have reviewed the petitions for appeal, all matters of record, and briefs of the parties. We are of the opinion that the convictions should be affirmed.

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On the night of December 9, 1986, and early morning of December 10,1986, a two-story building, located in Bradshaw and owned by Will Harvey Mullins, was destroyed by fire. Will Harvey Mullins, the father of the appellant Mullins, was…