Graham v. Commonwealth

DAVIS, Commissioner.

Having been convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment in the penitentiary, Vernon Graham appeals. He based his defense upon his claimed insanity and presents three grounds upon which he considers himself entitled to reversal of the conviction: (1) improper remark in the opening statement of the Commonwealth’s attorney; (2) improper rejection of testimony offered ; and (3) erroneous instructions given by the court.

Appellant Graham shot and killed O. J. Weldon as the victim was standing at the door of the residence of Lydia Shepherd.…