Rackley v. Commonwealth
Kentucky Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
GANT, Justice.
Appellant was convicted of first degree murder and first degree burglary in Ohio County, Kentucky. The victim was appellant’s-aunt, who was 65 years of age, slight of build, and five feet one inch in height. She had been stabbed 13 times and died from external bleeding. Other evidence •will be discussed as it pertains to the points raised on this appeal.
Appellant first contends that it was error when the court “overruled his motion for- funds for additional expert psychiatric evaluation.” This is a remarkable argument'in light of the fact that he never filed such a motion. The…
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