Saienni v. State

McNEILLY, Justice:

Defendant appeals from jury convictions in the Superior Court for attempted murder, attempted kidnapping, conspiracy, and criminal solicitation. Eight grounds for reversal are argued and will be considered seriatim.

I

On October 13, 1973 defendant and the alleged victim were married. During the next five weeks a bizarre plan of “murder for hire” evolved leading to the convictions from which defendant appeals.

Three days after their marriage defendant insured his wife’s life for $75,000. The policy provided for double indemnity in the event of accidental death and named…