People v. Pendleton

The question presented on this appeal is whether the trial court erred in granting an order of dismissal at the end of the People’s case, on the ground that the evidence adduced by the People, apart from defendant’s confession of the slaying, was insufficient corroboration to present a question of fact as to whether the deceased died as the result of a criminal act.

Defendant was indicted for the crime of murder in violation of subdivision 1 of section 125.25 of the Penal Law in that “on or about August 26, 1972, with intent to cause the death of Virginia Pendleton” he caused her death “by…