People v. Mullins
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Levine, J.
The body of Barbara Goetke was discovered on April 20, 1982, almost three days after she was reported missing, in a remote area off Mannix Road in the Town of East Greenbush, Rensselaer County. Forensic examination revealed that the victim had received multiple chopping wounds, consistent with blows inflicted by an axe. One of the wounds was so severe as to have virtually decapitated her. Defendant was indicted for Goetke’s murder some eight days later. Following a jury trial in October 1984, defendant was found guilty and now appeals from his conviction and…
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