People v. Reese

THE COURT.

Defendant was indicted on seven counts for the murder of Georgia Barrett, on December 26, 1955, and of Elizabeth Simpson on December 28, 1955, assault with intent to murder Betty Luke on December 26, 1955, burglary of Luke’s apartment, Barrett’s apartment and Simpson’s apartment, and the rape of Elizabeth Simpson on December 28, 1955. By amendment he was also charged with a prior felony conviction, which he admitted. He pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity to the seven counts and the jury found him sane and guilty on all counts, specifying the murders and…