State v. Bird

This is an appeal from a jury verdict finding the defendant guilty of manslaughter (RSA 630:2 (Supp. 1979)). The defendant claims that the Trial Judge (Mullavey, J.) gave defective instructions to the jury and that the evidence did not support the jury’s verdict. We affirm the conviction.

From June 1978 to May 1980, the defendant lived with his girlfriend, Sandy Rassier, in his parents’ cottage in Wilton, New Hampshire. During this period, Sandy worked full time, while the defendant held various odd jobs. Sandy managed the parties’ finances; she paid their bills and maintained control over the…