United States v. Paul W. Marcey

Appellant was indicted for first degree murder in connection with the slaying of his wife. The Government’s theory was that in a five-minute episode he stabbed her 18 times with a knife. Appellant did not deny the stabbing, but defended on grounds that he lacked mens rea and that he was insane at the time. 1 Following a nine-day trial to a jury, appellant was convicted of manslaughter, and he now appeals. After carefully considering the numerous points he raises, we affirm.

Appellant complains of the trial judge’s treatment of incriminating statements he allegedly made prior to the date of the…