State v. Catlett

NEELY, Justice:

The body of Charles Arvin was found in his vehicle on 1 July 1984, just outside Martinsburg, West Virginia. The victim’s car was seen two nights before, parked at the residence of appellant, Herman Catlett, and his girlfriend, Penny Stanley. The body was covered in household trash that included an envelope addressed to appellant, and several articles containing Ms. Stanley’s fingerprints.

Appellant and Ms. Stanley were subsequently arrested and charged with the murder. Appellant was released on bond while Ms. Stanley remained incarcerated. Diana Cook-Risavi was appointed to…