People v. Glenn

Opinion

JOHNSON, J.

Raymond Butler Glenn appeals from a judgment after a jury verdict finding him guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Because we find the trial court erred in refusing to instruct on involuntary manslaughter we conditionally reverse the conviction.

Facts and Proceedings Below

It is undisputed Glenn killed the victim, Thomas, with a foot-long butcher knife. The only issues presented by the evidence pertained to the form of homicide: murder or manslaughter. The defendant does not contend the homicide was justified. The jury found the defendant guilty of voluntary manslaughter based on…