State v. Murray

ORDER

This case came before the Court for oral argument on December 15, 1998, pursuant to an order that directed both parties to appear in order to show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily denied. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the issues raised by this appeal should be decided at this time.

The defendant, Vincent P. Murray, is the uncle of the victim, Michelle.1 At the time of trial, the defendant was seventy-four-years-old. Michelle testified…