Legal Opinion
State v. Bernson
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided June 27, 1985No. 5761-5-IIIPublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThompson, J.
Stanley M. Bernson appeals his conviction of first degree murder. We affirm.
On December 29, 1979, a hunter discovered the skeletal remains of Diann Remington, who disappeared about a year earlier on January 4,1979. Her death was attributed to multiple stab wounds. On September 22, 1982, Mr. Bernson was charged with Ms. Remington's murder. A jury returned a guilty verdict and Mr. Bernson was sentenced to prison for life.
Mr. Bernson first contends there was insufficient evidence connecting him with Ms. Remington's death to support his conviction. The issue is whether, after viewing the evidence…
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