State v. McGee

JENNINGS, Justice.

Patrick Mahon McGee, hereinafter called “Defendant”, was convicted of the first degree murder of Ary J. Best, an arthritic cripple. From the conviction and sentence of death, he appeals. The facts will be stated in the light most favorable to sustaining the conviction pursuant to our usual rule. State v. Evans, 88 Ariz. 364, 356 P.2d 1106 (1960).

The defendant met Millie Neil Fain, hereinafter called “Mrs. Fain”, in Stockton, California, in November, 1958, at which time they began living together. Some time after April, 1959, they left Stockton for a tour through the western…