State v. Rohl

After a jury trial, Marvin Rohl (also known as Marvin Rosinsky) was convicted of third-degree murder, contrary to sec. 940.03, Stats. (1969), and arson, contrary to sec. 943.02(1) (a), Stats., regarding the July 10, 1972 murder of Mary Glander in her apartment. He appeals from an order denying his motion for post-conviction relief pursuant to sec. 974.06, Stats. He argues that the trial court erred when it concluded that the State’s failure to disclose certain allegedly exculpatory evidence had not deprived him of a fair trial. The evidence was that a key prosecution witness, Sue Nelson, had…