People v. Hall

Defendant appeals as of right from her jury trial convictions of arson of a dwelling house, MCL 750.72; MSA 28.267, attempted murder, MCL 750.91; MSA 28.286, and attempted manslaughter; MCL 750.321; MSA 28.553. We reverse.

Defendant’s convictions arise out of the July 27, 1985, burning of a duplex in which the victims, Dennis Reed and Robert Mapes, were sleeping. Defendant, also a resident of the duplex, allegedly started the fire in an attempt to kill Reéd. Although defendant and Mapes were romantically involved, Reed and defendant apparently did not get along. The night before the fire, Reed…