Commonwealth v. Blackburn

The defendant appeals under G. L. c. 278, §§ 33A-33G, from his conviction on eight indictments charging him and two others with armed robbery of two persons, entry of dwelling and assault with intent to rob, and related offences.

1. After an entry and robbery, three robbers left the Marblehead home of John Rimer about 7:45 p.m. on July 10, 1966, in an automobile. Rimer, though trussed with seven other victims, escaped his bonds and telephoned the police. About 8:15 p.m. an officer obtained descriptions of the robbers and the escape car. This was broadcast over the intercity radio at 8:17 p.m.…