Commonwealth v. Berry

EAKIN, J.:

¶ 1 Christopher Berry appeals from the order denying his petition for relief pursuant to the Post Conviction Relief Act *1165(PCRA), 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 9541-9546. On September 4,1983, Berry’s uncle, Reginald Wilkins, ordered him to kill Melvin Langley; Langley had supposedly stolen from Wilkins. Wilkins and Berry drove to an intersection where they knew Langley could be found. Wilkins stayed in the car while Berry shot Langley three times, killing him.

¶ 2 On May 23, 1984, Berry entered a negotiated guilty plea to first degree murder and conspiracy; in exchange for a life sentence, he agreed…