People v. Hunley

In 1970 defendant and Willie Chappel were charged with first-degree murder 1 and assault with intent to rob while armed arising out of a holdup of a party store which resulted in the murder of the owner. On October 5, 1970, the people amended the information to include a count of second-degree murder and the defendant pled guilty to that count. On October 30, 1970, defendant was sentenced to from 21 to 31 years in prison.

The defendant was brought to the trial of Chappel on December 18, 1970, and was called as a defense witness. Defendant’s testimony inculpated himself while exculpating…